# Bovine Eco Art Cow Sculpture Made of 2,000+ Recycled Clocks and Watches By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-02-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bovine-eco-art-artist-creates-cow-sculpture-from-recycled-clocks-and-watche References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-arts-artist-creates-cow-sculpture-from-recycled-clocks/) Artist Michael Roberts created this eco-friendly cow sculpture from [recycled watches and clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) he had been collecting for years. Aptly named 'Pasture Bedtime,' the piece was created using in excess of 2000 [discarded timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moov-and-coo). The impressive sculpture was recently sold at auction for $11,500, and a part of the proceeds were donated to [American Family Children's Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joby-air-taxi). **Implications** - This cow sculpture is a perfect example of an art piece that has been created mainly for the greater good. While telethons and poster prints are a great way to promote a cause, the use of art has been a great way to educate the public about the various ways in which they can help the disadvantaged. Art provides a method for raising awareness to help out charitable organizations that otherwise might have been ignored. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Art:** The trend of creating art from recycled materials, providing an opportunity for artists to redefine creativity through sustainable and eco-friendly means. - **Art for a Cause:** The trend of using art as a means to raise awareness and funds for charitable organizations, providing an opportunity for artists to support a greater good. - **Sustainability in Sculptures:** The trend of creating sculptures with eco-friendly materials, providing an opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity while promoting sustainability and reducing waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The use of recycled materials in art provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to redefine the boundaries of creativity and the use of sustainable materials. - **Charitable Organizations:** The use of art as a means to raise funds and awareness for charitable organizations provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to engage a wider audience and promote social responsibility. - **Sustainable Products:** The trend of creating eco-friendly sculptures encourages innovation in the production of sustainable products, promoting environmental consciousness and waste reduction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Reclaimed Material Dairy Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaushala.md) - [Sculptural Timepiece Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacob-co-and-costa-design.md) - [Welded Stainless Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-003-clock.md) - [Clock-Shaped Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-installation.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Artful Bronze Horse Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deborah-butterfield-1.md)