# Metallic Animal Models These Edouard Martinet Metal Sculptures Scrap it Out By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edouard-martinet-metal-sculptures References: [whatthecool](http://whatthecool.com/post/1516572228/incredible-recycled-metal-sculptures) & [web.me](http://web.me.com/edouard.martinet/Edouard-Martinet/Bienvenue.html) These Edouard Martinet Metal Sculptures are both intricate and incredible, created from everyday objects found around the home. Composed of [metal scraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferro-capsule) like [rusted kitchen pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys), typewriter parts and car lights, these figures are definitely astonishing. These Edouard Martinet Metal Sculptures give a robotic feel to the featured animals, making each and every piece distinctly unique. See them for yourselves in the featured gallery. **Implications** - There is a consistently growing appreciation for products that reinterpret, [repurpose, or recycle existing goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery) in order to create new ones. Due to the recent economic uncertainty, a business' ability to demonstrate their appreciation for practicality gives consumers increased trust when making the decision of whether or not to spend their capital. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 29% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** There is a growing appreciation for products that reinterpret, repurpose, or recycle existing goods in order to create new ones. - **Robotic Aesthetics:** The use of metal scraps in these sculptures gives them a robotic feel, presenting innovative possibilities for incorporating technology and machinery into art and design. - **Distinctive Materials:** The use of unique and unconventional materials like rusted kitchen pans, typewriter parts, and car lights in these sculptures presents opportunities for exploring new materials and textures in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The upcycled art movement is creating opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship by repurposing everyday objects into unique sculptures and artworks. - **Interior Design:** The use of metallic animal sculptures can provide a unique and eye-catching element to interior design, offering a blend of artistic expression and industrial aesthetics. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The incorporation of robotic aesthetics and distinctive materials seen in these sculptures can inspire fashion designers and accessory makers to create avant-garde pieces that blur the boundaries between art, fashion, and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Upcycled Metal Sheet Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-metal-sheet.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Repurposed Electric Scooter Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism-collection.md) - [Raw Metal Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md)