# Melting Popsicle Installations The Carl Kleiner Lollipops are Fun and Resourceful By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-kleiner-lollipops References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/carl-kleiner-lollipops) & [mini-title](http://www.mini-title.com/carl-kleiner) Carl Kleiner has released another fun and exciting series called the Carl Kleiner Lollipops, and these pieces have a playful undertone to them, perfect for the end of summer. Carl uses various objects from around his studio to recreate adorable [lollipop sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-gummi-pops) that all seem to follow only one requirement: place a stick in the bottom. Each of his lollipops come in a very structured square-shape design and subtle [colorful water drop accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-verre-bonbon) that give off the impression that the [lollipops are melting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frollies). Carl explains on his site his process for creating: “I’m a collector of different materials, and I have a lot of samples arranged in my studio window. I re-arrange them every now and then – it is like my Japanese garden." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Sculptural Candy:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the crossover between sculpture and confectionery. - **Upcycling:** Repurposing discarded materials presents opportunities for eco-conscious entrepreneurs and makers to create unique products. - **Geometric Design:** The use of geometric shapes and patterns in product design provides an opportunity for new artistic and ergonomic applications in industry. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The merging of art and candy as a medium has potential for art installations, product marketing campaigns, and niche boutique products. - **Eco-design:** Designers who use upcycling techniques and discarded materials to create new products that reduce waste and consumption could take advantage of a niche market and increasing awareness. - **Food Industry:** The intersection of art and food provides unique marketing opportunities for product packaging, display, and promotion in stores and online platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Gel-Infused Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-frooze-pop.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Ice Pop-Inspired Lip Stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-pouts.md) - [Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Liquid-Filled Candy Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowntrees-ice-lollies.md) - [Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-soft-serve-lamp.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)