# Upcycled Steampunk Sculptures Gone Postal by Michael Ulman is a Fantastic Found Material Creation By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gone-postal-by-michael-ulman References: [gizfactory](http://gizfactory.com/article/gone-postal-----sculpture-by-michael-ulman/) & [michaelulman](http://www.michaelulman.com/mu_GPset.htm) Gone Postal by Michael Ulman is a celebration of the artist's uncanny ability to create rich and detailed creations from the most humble of materials. Made entirely out of items salvaged from junk yards and garbage dumpsters, Gone Postal by Michael Ulman not only stands as a testament to [found material art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferro-capsule), but also looks really awesome at the same time. Half the fun of checking out Michael Ulman's creations is trying to discern what each individual component is. Gone Postal is literally littered with all kinds of unorthodox parts, ripe for investigation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Found Material Art:** The trend of using discarded items to create artwork presents opportunities for upcycling and reducing waste. - **Upcycled Steampunk Design:** The trend of upcycling old materials to create new and unique steampunk designs presents opportunities for eco-friendly and creative product development. - **Junkyard Salvage:** The trend of salvaging materials from junkyards and garbage dumpsters presents opportunities for creating art and functional products from discarded items, reducing waste and benefiting the environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Found material art and steampunk design present opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and eco-friendly sculptures, furniture, and other art pieces. - **Eco-friendly Product Development:** Upcycling old materials into new products such as furniture, decor, and accessories presents opportunities for eco-friendly product development in various industries. - **Waste Management:** The trend of salvaging materials from junkyards and garbage dumpsters presents opportunities for waste management companies to repurpose materials and reduce waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md)