# Electric Sea Creatures – An Octopus Knitted Out of Recycled Electrical Wire An Octopus Knitted Out of Recycled Electrical Wire By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-sea-creatures-wire References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14874165&utm_source=etsy_finds&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=etsy_finds_080609) Recycling electrical wire can be done in many ways, but [creating a sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) can be the most creative way to do so. This 'Small Octopus' is made by John B. Fauvel and constructed completely out of [scrapped electrical goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bfriends-power-module), such as TV sets and slot machines. The [sea creature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-foods) is cleverly made out of knitted wire, and is selling for $900. Just imagine stumbling across this at night, on a beach! **Implications** - This electrical wire octopus is a phenomenal idea because it finds a way to repurpose for all kinds of disparate scrap material that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Take a look at the images and be sure to join the conversation by leaving your thoughts below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Art:** Creating art out of repurposed materials is becoming a popular trend. - **Sustainable Sculptures:** Making sculptures out of recycled materials is an innovative way to promote sustainability. - **Eco-friendly Decor:** Using environmentally-friendly decor, such as this recycled wire octopus, is becoming more desirable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art & Design:** The art world can benefit from utilizing repurposed materials to create innovative works. - **Sustainability:** The sustainable industry can benefit from promoting the use of recycled materials in art and design. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the growing trend of eco-friendly decor, offering unique and sustainable pieces for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [3D-Printed Upcycled Net Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kelp-chair.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastal-breeze-collection.md) - [Converted Scooter Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md)