# Weaponized Insect War Machines Job van der Molen Creates His Own Personal Insect Militia By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/job-van-der-molen References: [designandviolence.moma.org](http://designandviolence.moma.org/insect-army-job-van-der-molen/) & [jobvandermolen.nl](http://jobvandermolen.nl/home/Projecten) If you're the kind of person who is really grossed out by insects, then the addition of weapons onto them by Dutch artist Job van der Molen's is not going to go over well with you. Entitled 'Insect Army,' Job van der Molen – a skilled taxidermist – glues on plastic rocket launchers, [laser guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-matrix), and missile racks to the body of preserved insects. The result is a terrifying look into the future of warfare, where the government uses these [militarized insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot) as a means to conduct [clandestine attacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance). In some instances, Job van der Molen even adds insignias and symbols of military culture on the weapons and backs of some of his insects. Job van der Molen creates an interesting and thought-provoking piece the melds technology and biology and speaks to our desire to want to turn almost everything into a weapon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Weaponized Insects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of weaponized insects for covert operations and warfare. - **Artificial Biology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the intersection of technology and biology to create novel and unique art forms. - **Militarization of Nature:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Consider the potential use of natural organisms for military purposes to create unconventional warfare strategies. ### Where This Applies - **Military:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced techniques for incorporating insects into military operations and surveillance. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the fusion of technology and biological materials to create visually stunning and thought-provoking art installations. - **Biotechnology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Harness the power of biotechnology to create new methods of controlling and manipulating natural organisms for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Insect-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mantis-chair.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md)