# Whimsical Wind-Powered Art These Wind Powered Sculptures Twist and Turn When the Breeze Blows By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-powered References: [demilked](http://www.demilked.com/kinetic-sculptures-anthony-howe/) & [howeart.net](http://www.howeart.net/index.html) Imaginative artist Anthony Howe creates marvelous wind powered sculptures. These fantastic metal artworks rely on blowing winds to make them twist and turn in interesting ways. Howe started creating wind powered sculptures nearly 20 years ago, and has certainly perfected the art with his stainless steel creations. Howe gives each sculpture a different, intriguing shape and each one moves differently in the wind. It's definitely hard to look away from these [mesmerizing moving sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara). The idea of using wind to power an artwork is extremely interesting. On their own these sculptures are still beautiful, but on a still day they're not really complete. Weather controls these stunning sculptures. Howe loves to create elegant, [animated wind powered sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory) and viewers love to stare at them. These gorgeous metallic artworks are brilliantly designed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Wind-powered Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating renewable energy sources into art installations to create interactive and dynamic experiences. - **Kinetic Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the intersection of art and engineering to create visually captivating and environmentally-friendly sculptures. - **Weather-dependent Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging natural elements, such as wind, to create ever-changing and immersive art installations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating renewable energy technologies into artistic practices to create innovative and engaging experiences. - **Green Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying renewable energy solutions to various artistic disciplines, pushing the boundaries of sustainability and aesthetics. - **Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists to develop engineering solutions that merge functionality and creativity in sculptural installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [Deconstructed Windmill Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wip-windmill-in-play.md) - [Rotating Solar Powered Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eness-1.md) - [Sustainable Car Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-harvest-wind.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Sailing Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-light.md) - [Interactive Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helix.md)