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# Metallic Pop Culture Pieces
The Kreatworks Metal Art by Sudjai Presents Sci-Fi Hero Sculptures

By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-12-11 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kreatworks-metal-art-by-sudjai
References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/pop-culture-characters-made-from-scrap-metal) & [kreatworks](http://www.kreatworks.com/)

For pop culture fans, the Kreatworks Metal Art by Sudjai will blow your mind with a variety of sci-fi heroes to choose from.

A steam punk shop near Bangkok, Kreatworks, sells sculptures made of recycled metal, auto parts and scrap machines. Some of the most awe-inspiring pieces are the 9-feet-tall sci-fi heroes like Spiderman, Hellboy, Wall-E, lovable Captain Jack Sparrow and the ever-known Alien and Predator. Steam punk fans will drool at their iconic heroes standing tall in scraps of metal.

These [massive metal sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust) were created by Thai artist Sudjai and his crafty team. If you want pieces of [metallic pop culture heroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraman-figure), Thailand is the place to be. The Kreatworks Metal Art by Sudjai is evidence that die-hard sci-fi films are quite popular.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Upcycling Art:** Using recycled metal and machines to create pop culture art pieces, paving the way for upcycling art trend.
- **Steam Punk Fanatics:** The popularity of Steam Punk Icons in Metal Runway causes opportunities for branding and merchandising in Steam Punk Fashion.
- **Massive Eco-friendly Sculptures:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials in larger-than-life sculptures is becoming more popular, leading to a growing trend in producing eco-friendly sculptures.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art Industry:** The art industry can pioneer upcycling art techniques to reduce waste and create eco-friendly art pieces.
- **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry can collaborate and gain more merchandise opportunities from the rising steam punk trend.
- **Eco-friendly Industry:** Eco-friendly industry can provide environmentally friendly materials to meet the increasing demands for large sculpture production reusing recycled metal.

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