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Metallic Animal Models

These Edouard Martinet Metal Sculptures Scrap it Out

— November 9, 2010 — Art & Design
These Edouard Martinet Metal Sculptures are both intricate and incredible, created from everyday objects found around the home.

Composed of metal scraps like rusted kitchen pans, typewriter parts and car lights, these figures are definitely astonishing. These Edouard Martinet Metal Sculptures give a robotic feel to the featured animals, making each and every piece distinctly unique. See them for yourselves in the featured gallery.

Implications - There is a consistently growing appreciation for products that reinterpret, repurpose, or recycle existing goods in order to create new ones. Due to the recent economic uncertainty, a business' ability to demonstrate their appreciation for practicality gives consumers increased trust when making the decision of whether or not to spend their capital.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Art - There is a growing appreciation for products that reinterpret, repurpose, or recycle existing goods in order to create new ones.
2. Robotic Aesthetics - The use of metal scraps in these sculptures gives them a robotic feel, presenting innovative possibilities for incorporating technology and machinery into art and design.
3. Distinctive Materials - The use of unique and unconventional materials like rusted kitchen pans, typewriter parts, and car lights in these sculptures presents opportunities for exploring new materials and textures in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The upcycled art movement is creating opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship by repurposing everyday objects into unique sculptures and artworks.
2. Interior Design - The use of metallic animal sculptures can provide a unique and eye-catching element to interior design, offering a blend of artistic expression and industrial aesthetics.
3. Fashion and Accessories - The incorporation of robotic aesthetics and distinctive materials seen in these sculptures can inspire fashion designers and accessory makers to create avant-garde pieces that blur the boundaries between art, fashion, and technology.
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