# Machete-Wielding Sculptures Gregor Gaida's Work Features Characters in Full Action By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gregor-gaida References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2011/01/20/gregor-gaida/) & [gregor-gaida.de](http://www.gregor-gaida.de/) When I think of sculptures, I tend to envision classic Greek statues, but Gregor Gaida has completely shattered this go-to stereotypical thought. Instead, his work is like nothing I have ever seen before. With a battling theme, Gregor Gaida seems to tackle both sci-fi and [zombie genres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie) in his work. Each statue is made out of [wood resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree). Based in Bremen, Germany, his work is currently being exhibited at the [Galerie ADLER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia) in both Frankfurt and New York. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Battling Sculptures:** The trend of sculptures depicting characters engaged in battle or action scenes, presenting a potential shift away from traditional static sculptures. - **Wood Resin Art:** The trend of using wood resin to create sculptures, offering a more versatile medium for artists to work with and a potential less expensive production cost. - **Hybrid Genres:** The trend of combining different genres such as sci-fi and zombie themes in art, resulting in unique and interesting creations that challenge conventional art forms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry could benefit from incorporating more action-based or hybrid-genre sculptures, potentially attracting new art enthusiasts or creating a new genre of art. - **Materials:** The wood resin industry could find new avenues for sales by promoting its use in art, as it offers a compelling alternative to traditional mediums like marble or bronze. - **Exhibitions:** Art exhibitions could consider showcasing more unique and unconventional forms of art, such as battling sculptures or hybrid genre works, to attract a wider audience and break away from traditional gallery displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Afro-Futuristic Marble Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md)