# Crafty Statue Covers Agata Olek's Crocheted Charging Bull is a Christmas Gift to New York By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocheted-charging-bull References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/12/28/charging-bull-with-sweater/) & [agataolek](http://www.agataolek.com/home.html) Until now, I never thought I would ever be witness to a Crocheted Charging Bull. Of course, it's not a real bull, but a statue located in Manhattan, New York. This fact however, doesn't take away from how impressive this piece truly is. Created by the ever crafty [Agata Olek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear), the Crocheted Charging Bull is a gift from the artist to those who couldn't be with their families during the holidays, as well as to those who don't have coats to cover themselves. A [colorful symbol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral), this interesting statue is guaranteed to brighten up anyone's day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Crocheted Statues:** Opportunity for artists to create crocheted installations of famous statues and landmarks, adding a unique and colorful twist to traditional sculptures. - **Community Art Gifts:** Potential for artists to create public art installations as gifts to communities, spreading joy and positivity. - **Functional Art:** Artists can explore the concept of art with a purpose, creating pieces that serve a practical function in addition to being visually appealing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and sculptors to explore new materials and techniques, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Community Development:** Potential for community organizations and municipalities to collaborate with artists to create public art installations that foster a sense of unity and pride. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate crochet techniques and materials into their collections, merging art and fashion in unique and wearable ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Designed Sports Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Temporary Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Permanent London Art Installtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-accumulation.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Reflective Urban Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibean.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md)