# Crackling Bobbled Bear Sculptures Daniel Arsham's CRACKED BEAR Arrives in a Pink Iteration By Amy Duong | Published 2019-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cracked-bear References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/daniel-arsham-pink-cracked-bear-edition-sculpture-launch) & [danielarsham](https://www.danielarsham.com/) Artist Daniel Arsham introduces a new tonal finish to his signature [CRACKED BEAR sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham) -- this time, it arrives in pink and is limited to only 500 pieces made. The sculpture is made up of multiple materials, including plaster, fabric, and pigment that all come together to create a bobbled silhouette representing a bear. The original blue counterpart is recalled as the artist encourages the 500 lucky buyers to custom their own piece. Owners can crack it even further to give their respective CRACKED BEAR their own unique touch. The pink sculpture arrives in a bio-degradable packaging loosely filled with a cushioning system -- each bear also features a [holographic number to mark its personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bell-ross-br05-skeleton-arctic-blue) and authenticity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Limited Edition Art Sculptures:** The introduction of limited edition art sculptures opens up new possibilities for collectors and investors in the art market. - **Customizable Collectibles:** The trend of customizable art collectibles allows buyers to personalize and create a unique touch to their own pieces, increasing their emotional attachment and value. - **Sustainable Packaging Solutions:** The use of bio-degradable packaging and cushioning systems presents an opportunity for industries to develop sustainable packaging solutions that align with consumer demands for eco-friendly practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Collectibles:** The art and collectibles industry can leverage limited edition art sculptures and customizable collectibles to drive customer engagement, increase sales, and foster long-term relationships with art enthusiasts. - **Consumer Packaging:** The consumer packaging industry can embrace sustainable packaging solutions to reduce environmental impact and cater to the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products. - **Fashion and Design:** Fashion and design industries can explore collaborations and innovative techniques to create unique art-inspired fashion pieces or home decor items, capitalizing on the trend of limited edition art sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Watermarked Jade Bear Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jade-berbrick.md) - [Pink Tonal Plush Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allrightsreserved.md) - [Bronze Crystallized Art Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystallized-charizard.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Crystalized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-creatureinspired-crystalized-sculpture.md) - [70s-Themed Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corduroy-bearbrick.md) - [Eroding Sculpture NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroding-and-reforming-digital-car.md)