# Glue Dripping Installations Vertical Emptiness by Onishi Yasuaki Looks Like a Spider's Web By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-emptiness-by-onishi-yasuaki References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/vertical-emptiness-onishi-yasuaki/) & [onys.net](http://onys.net/) At first, Vertical Emptiness by Onishi Yasuaki, a Japanese artist, looks like a strange spider's web. In reality, it is a human-made [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) that involves wire, glue and crystallized urea, a commonly used material in the chemical industry. Dripping downwards instead of splaying outwards like an intricate web, the installation is stunning to behold, yet a little creepy as well. Vertical Emptiness by Onishi Yasuaki was first created by hanging a mesh structure from the ceiling that was then covered in glue. As Design Milk notes, it "becomes a vertical connecter between the ground and the ceiling." Ethereal and otherworldly, it is hard not to imagine a creature lurking in the shadows of the room. The glass windows are covered in [crystallization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories) and paintings covered to add to the feeling of isolation of the main piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glue-dripping Installations:** Artists are experimenting with unconventional materials to create stunning and eerie installations that could potentially be used in immersive experiences and brand activations. - **Unexpected Materials in Art:** There is a trend of using uncommon and industrial materials to produce captivating pieces that could inspire innovations in product design and packaging. - **Otherworldly Installations:** Installation artists are continuing to create immersive, surreal, and ethereal works that could be applied to theme park experiences, immersive theatre, and brand activations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry could find innovation opportunities by encouraging artists to explore the use of unconventional materials and pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Design:** Designers could find inspiration from artists who are exploring materials and developing innovative new ways to bring products to market. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could potentially collaborate with artists to create immersive experiences that transport audiences into otherworldly spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Maze-Like Salt Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-path-of-memories.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [3D-Printed Ethereal Floating Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prairie-cord.md)