# Ludicrous Urinating Foil Sculptures Tom Friedman Sculpts a Man Going to the Washroom Made of Foil By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-12-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-sculpture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/tom-friedman-sculpts-a-peeing-figure-from-foil-12-17-2013/) & [stealmag](http://stealmag.com/architecture-253284.html) The American artist Tom Friedman crafts a life-sized foil sculpture of a male figure urinating entirely made of foil. This sculpted piece depicts detailed human features that shine with pure aluminum foil. The work is untitled as ‘peeing figure’ where he makes a humorous statement of the [urinating action](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design). The water works is also made of thin metallic wiring that is carefully made to display the aiming direction towards the ground. The finished structure is entirely made of metal where the foil is embedded to add texture. This foil sculpture also shows how it’s folded and crimped into the silhouette of a towering man. The sculpture can be found in a [public sector of the art basel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing) in Miami beach. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/tom-friedman-sculpts-a-peeing-figure-from-foil-12-17-2013/class=FourteenG), [stealmag](http://stealmag.com/architecture-253284.htmlclass=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 80% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Metallic Sculptures:** The use of metal as a primary material for sculptures can create disruptive opportunities in the art industry. - **Humorous Art:** Humor as a theme in art can disrupt the traditional perception of what art should be, providing opportunities to engage a wider audience. - **Unconventional Materials:** The use of unconventional materials in art like aluminum foil can open up opportunities for creativity and experimentation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to explore new materials and themes in the creation of art in order to engage a broader audience. - **Sculpture Making:** The art of creating sculptures can adapt to new materials and themes in order to continue to be relevant. - **Public Art:** There is an emerging opportunity to create more unconventional and humorous public art, allowing for wider public engagement and appreciation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Ljubljana Steel Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-sculpture-lj.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Illuminated Public Artful Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-east-park.md) - [Spoof Sparkling Water Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-of-art.md) - [Reflective Urban Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibean.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md)