# Mechanical Insect Sculptures Edouard Martinet's Installation of Sculptured Insects Uses Old Junk By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-sculptures References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/11/insect-assemblages-edouard-martinet/) & [edouardmartinet.net](http://www.edouardmartinet.net/) This installation is crafted from [scrap materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-craftmanship-a-new-world) becoming insect sculptures by the French artist Edouard Martinet. The materials used are found in everyday mechanical items such as a bicycle, car or computer. These items are taken apart delicately and assembled with extreme detail. He has made beetles, ants, spiders, flies and other creepy creatures that can be found in different parts of the world. Each part of the insect is screwed on with precision to capture the realistic features of the insect. Martinet usually takes a month to construct his insect sculptures working with more than one piece at a time. This would be the perfect inspiration for artists who appreciate [fine sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog). His display of sculptures can be viewed at the Sladmore Contemporary exhibition in London, November 27th through January 31st, 2014. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Art:** Creating art from scrap materials is a trend that promotes sustainability and reduces waste. - **Mechanical Art:** Using everyday mechanical items to create art is a trend that celebrates ingenuity and creativity. - **Realistic Sculptures:** Creating sculptures with extreme detail that capture the realistic features of insects is a trend that appeals to those who value precision and accuracy in art. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage this trend to create unique and sustainable pieces that resonate with environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Recycling and waste management industries can explore opportunities to repurpose scrap materials and promote eco-friendly practices. - **Exhibition and Event Planning:** Exhibition and event planners can use these mechanical insect sculptures as an attraction to draw crowds and promote sustainable art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md)