# Army Helmet Art Fred Conlon's Metal Helmet Sculptures are Battle-Ready By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fred-conlon References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/fred-conlon-turns-old-army-helmets-into-beautiful-sculptures.html) & [sugarpost](http://www.sugarpost.com/) Fred Conlon is a Utah-based artist who creates cute and clever sculptures out of old metal helmets. Fred Conlon takes these old metal helmets and adds eyes, ears and legs to create everything from spiders to turtles. Sometimes it can be amazing how a combination of a few simple things can lead to such amazing art. Fred Conlon's sculptures aren't overly artsy or complicated, which is what makes them so easy to appreciate for non-art buffs like myself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Sculptures:** The trend of creating art sculptures from upcycled materials like old metal helmets presents opportunities for innovative and sustainable design. - **Whimsical Sculptures:** The trend of creating cute and clever sculptures with added eyes, ears, and legs offers a way to bring joy and playfulness to traditional art forms. - **Simplistic Art:** The trend of creating art that is not overly artsy or complicated appeals to a wider audience and opens up possibilities for accessible and relatable artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Art Sculpture:** The art sculpture industry can explore the use of upcycled materials like old metal helmets to create unique and sustainable artwork. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate whimsical sculptures with added eyes, ears, and legs to offer customers unique and playful decor pieces for their homes. - **Art Education:** The art education industry can incorporate simplistic art styles to make art more accessible and engaging for a broader range of learners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [Kid-Friendly AR Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-helmet.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [Basketball-Themed Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-vessel.md)