# Headless Man Statues The Erwin Wurm 'Big Kastenmann' is an Aluminum Body By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erwin-wurm-big-kastenmann References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/erwin-wurm-big-kastenmann) & [erwinwurm.at](http://www.erwinwurm.at/) The Erwin Wurm 'Big Kastenmann' is a statue that is currently commissioned to grace the [plaza of the Prominent Standard Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-park-ave) in New York. When you hear 18-foot monstrosity, you might think Jolly Green Giant -- but this is not your typical packaging character, rather, it is a two-tone gray and pink sculpture that has human legs but a juice-box for an upper body. The [aluminum casted rectangular torso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust) wears a suit jacket which is dripping with pink, eventually meeting its silver airbrushed legs that are bare and humorous in appearance. The structure is a larger version of Wurm's 'Kastenmann' structure which debuted in 2010. The statue is reminiscent of all the other [silver-coated street statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-bandai) in New York that ask for spare change in exchange for a photo-op -- only this one you can take pictures in front of for free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Sculptures:** Artists are creating sculptures that defy traditional forms and challenge the viewer's perception of art. - **Use of Non-traditional Materials:** Artists are experimenting with unusual materials such as aluminum to create unique and thought-provoking sculptures. - **Humorous Sculptures:** Sculptures that incorporate humor are becoming more popular, offering a lighthearted and playful twist on traditional art forms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry has the opportunity to embrace new and innovative forms of sculpture that challenge traditional notions of art and spark conversation. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Businesses can utilize unconventional sculptures as part of their marketing campaigns in order to stand out and attract attention. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can use humorous and eye-catching sculptures as a way to enhance their decor and provide a unique and memorable experience for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Designed Sports Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman.md) - [Sculptural Feline Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-calleja-2.md) - [Cheese-Branded Gold Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velveeta.md) - [AI-Generated Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-statue.md) - [Big-Headed Sculpture Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-pots.md) - [Personalized Artful Vinyl Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/send-yourself-nowhere.md) - [Iconic Bag-Inspired Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Reflective Urban Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibean.md)