# Super Soaker Sculptures Douglas Young Turns Toys into a Chromatic Art Installation By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/douglas-young References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/21382/plastic-water-pistol-sculpture-douglas-young-at-art-hk-12.html) & [goodsofdesire](http://www.goodsofdesire.com/) Designer, architect and entrepreneur Douglas Young has created an art sculpture that will make little kids drool like the youngsters in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Young is the founder of G.O.D, a Hong Kong-based company of brand goods, and has created a [luminous stringed sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future) comprised of plastic water pistols called 'Quantity has a Quality In Itself.' A black metal frame holds the stringed plastic water pistols that dangle to create a wall of waving toys. The sculpture's meaning is to explore the memory of Hong Kong and how it once was the world's hub of [plastic toy production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-campbells-soup). The exhibition was presented during Hong Kong's International Art Fair 2012. "The colorful water pistol was one of its icons. Its lurid colours and poor quality construction is a far cry from the world of art," says Young. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/21382/plastic-water-pistol-sculpture-douglas-young-at-art-hk-12.html), [goodsofdesire](http://www.goodsofdesire.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chromatic Art Installations:** Exploring the use of color in art installations can create visually stunning and immersive experiences. - **Reimagining Childhood Nostalgia:** Transforming childhood toys into art sculptures can evoke feelings of nostalgia and capture attention. - **Upcycling and Repurposing Materials:** Repurposing everyday objects, such as plastic water pistols, into art showcases the potential of upcycling and sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create unique and thought-provoking installations. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can explore partnerships with artists to create limited edition art toys, bridging the gap between collectibles and nostalgia. - **Sustainability and Recycling:** Companies in the recycling industry can collaborate with artists to promote the importance of repurposing materials and waste reduction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-up.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Water-Covered Speaker Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-by-water.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Soup-Themed Bunny Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-2.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md)