# Leafy Monster Sculptures Li Yi-kai's Godzilla Monster is Made from Leaves and Plants By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-05-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-monster References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/05/13/taiwanese-students-godzilla-made-of-fallen-leaves-earns-acclaim-around-the-world/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/105101326193486/permalink/693491104021169/) As part of the [Institute of Environmental Art and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion) at Nanhua University in Taiwan, it's not surprising that student Li Yi-Kai created a less destructive and more environmentally friendly version of the Godzilla monster. Remarkably, the [mini Godzilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-can-designs) is made from [fallen leaves and plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1) that he collected around campus. Although he seems to shrug off the process of assembling the leafy Godzilla, stating that it was "pretty easy to make," there's a lot of careful shaping and amazing placement that gives the monster a scaly texture. To give Godzilla a worthy opponent, Yi-Kai also created a leafy version of King Ghidorah, the three-headed creature that Godzilla faces in the film. Ghidorah seems to be a work in progress, but now that's he's been given legs, watch out, Godzilla. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Sculptures:** Creating sculptures from sustainable materials offers artists a unique opportunity to create environmentally aware art. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Incorporating natural materials into art pieces is a way to celebrate the beauty of nature while promoting sustainable practices and raising environmental awareness. - **Green Creativity:** Using green materials to create art is a new trend that promotes creativity, ingenuity, and environmental stewardship. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can adopt sustainable materials to create eco-friendly works of art that are in line with the global movement towards environmental friendliness. - **Design:** Designers can infuse natural materials into their creations to create sustainable and beautiful products that reflect their commitment to the environment. - **Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate sustainable art and design into their curricula to promote eco-friendliness and teach students how to create eco-conscious works of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Matcha Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-matcha-monsters.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Embroidered Sukajan Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-toyo-x-beams.md) - [Nature Care Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livio.md) - [Film Anniversary Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-popcorn-bucket.md) - [Commemorative Monster-Themed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-can-designs.md) - [Cinematic Monster Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-godzilla-x-promaster-diving-watch.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md)