# Dried Foliage Scuptures Baku Maeda Creates Animal Art Using Organic Leaf Materials By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baku-maeda References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2014/11/12/baku-maeda-turns-dried-foliage-into-leaf-beasts/) & [bakumaeda.tumblr](http://bakumaeda.tumblr.com/) Baku Maeda's animal sculptures are conceived using an unlikely medium, dried and fallen leaves to be exact. The artist is based in Hokkaido, a northern part of Japan that is known for its low temperatures and early autumns. Whether depicting ant eaters, koala bears or alligators, Baku Maeda proves that fallen leaves can be shaped into just about any wild creature. His works are delicate and dynamic, stunning their viewer with a heightened sense of care and precision. His animal art series is titled 'Leaf Beast' and boasts countless creatures that have been crafted out of dried and fallen foliage. Whether you're an avid animal lover or a fan of Autumn and its fallen leaves, you're sure to be impressed by this charming art series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dried Foliage Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists to explore unconventional mediums and create unique artwork using natural materials. - **Organic Art:** Potential for a trend in eco-conscious art forms that utilize sustainable and renewable materials. - **Nature-inspired Creativity:** Growing interest in artworks that celebrate the beauty and intricacy of the natural world. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate organic and sustainable elements into their creations. - **Home Decor:** Potential market for dried foliage sculptures as unique and eco-friendly home accents. - **Floral Industry:** Possibility for florists and botanical artists to expand their offerings by incorporating dried foliage sculptures into their arrangements and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md)