# Three-Dimensional Meme Moldings This Piece of Grumpy Cat Art is Finely Crafted from Clay By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grumpy-cat-art References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/01/11/Taking-Grumpy-Cat-Fan-Art-to-the-Third-Dimension/) & [chriscalver.deviantart](http://chriscalver.deviantart.com/art/Grumpy-Portrait-344858351) [Internet memes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepeai) are one of the most pervasive pop culture phenomenons to come along in recent history and this Grumpy Cat art extends the influence into other realms of media. This piece in particular is crafted from [clay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay) and is meant to resemble a regal bust of a royal figure. The adorable Grumpy Cat has come to experience worldwide admiration as the grumpiest kitty on the planet, not to mention one of the cutest. The Grumpy Cat bust features a striking attention to detail that likely took a great deal of time to perfect. The art creation was created by avid Internet meme fan Chris Calver, who also does other moldings of [pop culture icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) including movie characters and sci-fi villains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Internet Meme Art:** Creating physical art pieces inspired by internet memes presents an opportunity to merge digital and physical worlds. - **Handcrafted Clay Sculptures:** Embracing traditional handcrafted techniques in the digital age can offer a unique and personalized art experience. - **Pop Culture Icon Moldings:** Crafting sculptures of popular characters and figures from various media can tap into the fanbase's desire for collectible art pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can explore the intersection of internet culture and physical art through meme-inspired sculptures. - **Digital Media and Entertainment:** Digital media companies and entertainment platforms can collaborate with artists to bring popular internet memes to life in tangible forms. - **Collectibles and Merchandise:** Companies in the collectibles and merchandise industry can leverage the popularity of internet memes by producing limited edition sculptures for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline Meme Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-meme-material-download.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Building Block Fortune Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-maneki-neko.md) - [Bronze Crystallized Art Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystallized-charizard.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md)