# Wicked Wall Flowers Norman Mooney Brings New Meaning to an Introverted Phrase By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-flowers References: [art-milk](http://art-milk.com/norman-mooney/) & [normanmooney](http://normanmooney.com/) Irish artist Norman Mooney has a new exhibit at the Causey Contemporary space in New York which will feature his [Wall Flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces). While a "wallflower" may illicit images of a shy kid standing along the wall at a dance, Mooney's Wall Flowers are more likely to illicit fear. Each of Mooney's Wall Flowers is made from [aluminum spikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness), which radiate out from a center point. The Causey Contemporary exhibit features a yellow Wall Flower, in addition to white flowers which stand alone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spike Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore unconventional materials and create visually striking installations. - **Provocative Art Exhibitions:** Opportunity for galleries and curators to showcase boundary-pushing artworks that provoke intense emotional reactions. - **Reimagining Traditional Concepts:** Opportunity for creatives to challenge and redefine established notions, like the shy wallflower, in thought-provoking ways. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Disruptive potential in creating bold and unconventional artworks that challenge and captivate art enthusiasts. - **Design:** Opportunity to incorporate innovative and edgy materials in various design disciplines, enabling designers to push boundaries and create unique experiences. - **Galleries:** Potential for galleries to attract attention and engage audiences by curating exhibitions that explore transformative and thought-provoking concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Poignant Multimedia Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Plush Flower Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendrys-flower-market.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md)