# Prodigious Rubber Primates The Fat Monkey Debuts at the Pixelshow 2010 Conference By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-monkey References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2010/11/08/fat-monkey/) & [zeutch](http://www.zeutch.com/cool/fat-monkey-16995) This monstrosity of a monkey is called the 'Fat Monkey,' and has been causing quite the commotion in Sao Paulo and all over the blogosphere. As a collaboration between [local art students](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding), the Fat Monkey is a fabulous example of simple [installation art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) at its best. The [massive mongrel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-balloon) is made entirely of rubber flip flops, and sits at about the same size as a school bus. Laying lazily on a lawn near the Pixelshow venue, the Fat Monkey is difficult to miss. Check out the featured gallery to see the Fat Monkey in all its glory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Installation Art:** Fat Monkey is an example of simple yet impressive installation art. - **Recycled Art:** The use of rubber flip flops in creating the Fat Monkey is a trend in recycled art. - **Giant Sculptures:** The massive size of the Fat Monkey showcases a trend in creating giant sculptures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The Fat Monkey is a disruptive innovation in the art and design industry, particularly in the area of installation art. - **Recycling:** The use of discarded materials, like rubber flip flops, in creating art can contribute to the growth of the recycling industry. - **Tourism:** Giant sculptures like the Fat Monkey can attract tourists and contribute to the tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Tea Mascot Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-monkey-collectible.md) - [Tropical Banana Chip Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatso-drunkn-monkey.md) - [Designer Toy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then.md) - [Plush Monster Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Shiny Chrome Ape Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-milo-1.md) - [Virant Monumental Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-wolfs-group-exhibition.md) - [Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md)