# Melting Polar Bears Takeshi's Artistic Response to Global Warming By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melting-polar-bears-takeshis-artistic-response-to-global-warming References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2009/04/cation-for-global-warming.html) & [kawanotakeshi.blogspot](http://kawanotakeshi.blogspot.com/2007/11/blog-post_30.html) When I saw this pieces I just had to post them: They are from Kawano Takeshi and are a part of his 'Artwork for Fabrica' series. Takeshi's concept is strong and simple. His [sculpture subjects are the animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm) most affected by global warming, a penguin, a polar bear and a reindeer. [Each sculpture looks like it's melting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) into the surface, a clear reference to global warming. **Implications** - While these art pieces may make some viewers uncomfortable as they are quite disturbing to look at, their influence is so meaningful. Audiences can finally see what is occurring in foreign lands that they are unfamiliar with, and it may inspire them to contribute to more environmental causes. Simply brilliant, and very powerful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Global Warming Awareness:** Artists are using their talents to raise awareness about the effects of global warming through powerful visual representations. - **Eco-art:** Artists are incorporating environmental activism into their art to create thought-provoking pieces and inspire change. - **Environmental Sculptures:** Artists are using sculpture as a medium to depict the impact of global warming on the animal kingdom. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists are using their talents to ignite conversations about climate change and inspire environmentally conscious behavior. - **Environmentalism:** The fight against climate change is inspiring a growing number of environmentally oriented industries to emerge. - **Sustainability:** Companies across various industries are being urged to adopt more sustainable practices to combat climate change and reduce their environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Climate-Awareness Wool Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale.md) - [Environmental Awareness NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burly-bears.md) - [Polar Bear-supporting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keep-it-wild.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Brand-Backed Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md)