# Weeping Cartoon Statues The Kaws Companion is Hugely Impressive in Scale and Detail By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-companion References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2011/01/18/kaws-companion/) & [kawsone](http://www.kawsone.com/) When I look at the [Kaws Companion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawsholiday) statue, I can't help but be confused as to whether this piece is supposed to be weeping or playing a game of hide and seek. Erected in the Aldrich Contemporary Museum vicinity, the Kaws Companion is hugely impressive not only because of its scale. The [intricate details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust) featured within this piece also makes it all the more unique. Be sure to check out its assembly via the video above -- you won't be disappointed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoon-inspired Art Installations:** Opportunities for artists and designers to create unique, playful, and emotive public art installations that appeal to a wide audience. - **Interactive Public Sculptures:** Opportunities for sculptors and installation artists to create large-scale, interactive art pieces that engage and delight visitors. - **Emotive 3D Printing:** Opportunities for 3D printers to create highly detailed, emotive sculptures that push the boundaries of what is possible with this technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage these trends to create new and exciting installations that draw large crowds and inspire creativity. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can incorporate interactive public sculptures into their offerings to create memorable and Instagram-worthy experiences for guests. - **Technology and Manufacturing:** The technology and manufacturing industry can explore opportunities to push the boundaries of 3D printing to create highly detailed and emotive sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawsholiday.md) - [Mascot-Centric Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-oak-concept-tourbillon.md) - [Pink Tonal Plush Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allrightsreserved.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired Watch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audemars-piguet-x-kaws.md) - [Artist-Designed Sports Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman.md) - [Anime Robot Replica Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/59foottall-gundam.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Virant Monumental Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-wolfs-group-exhibition.md)