# Decorative Metal Robot Sculptures APPortfolio Helps Hajime Sorayama Bring His Painting to Life By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-robot-sculpture References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/hajime-sorayama-robot-surf-sculpture/#slide-3) & [apportfolio.shoplineapp](https://apportfolio.shoplineapp.com/) A "[coffee table-ready](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-coffee-tables)" metal robot sculpture is the product of a collaboration between [APPortfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus) and artist Hajime Sorayama. At 52 centimeters tall, the Sorayama Classic Robot SURF is a home decor object, inspired by the legendary illustrator's robot painting from 1984. The piece boasts a movable joint skeleton and LED light detailing. Thanks to the smoothness and minimalist qualities in the material, the art work has a certain elegance to it. The decorative metal robot sculpture is a testimonial of Hajime Sorayama's knowledge of the structural and functional aspects of robotics. Communicating an overall futuristic aesthetic, the Sorayama Classic Robot SURF is a [limited edition piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme), as only 500 units were crafted from mixed materials and alloy. Photo Credits: [Stanley Cheng](http://www.stanley-cheng.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metal Robot Sculptures:** Opportunity to create unique and visually striking home decor objects by combining art and robotics. - **Smooth and Minimalist Materials:** Opportunity to design elegant and sleek decorative pieces with a futuristic aesthetic. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Opportunity to create a sense of exclusivity and value by producing a limited number of art pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to explore new mediums and techniques to create innovative sculptures. - **Robotics:** Opportunity to integrate artistic elements into robotic design, blurring the lines between art and technology. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for manufacturers to offer unique and high-end decorative pieces that cater to consumers seeking futuristic and visually appealing designs for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon Robot Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-figure.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Multifunctional Robotic Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-together-robot.md) - [Self-Operating Sand Artwork Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-coffee-table.md) - [Artistic AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketcher-x.md)