# Toothpick City Scapes San Francisco in 100,000 Toothpicks By Cowbag | Published 2008-07-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-of-san-fransico-model-of-san-fransico-in-10000-toothpicks References: [uk.youtube](http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TI6Xn_5LqQE) Artist Scott Weaver has spent literally years -- 35, to be exact -- building a 9 foot tall [model of San Francisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright) using no less that 100,000 toothpicks. He has named this toothpick model and installation “Rolling Through the Bay.” The really clever, albeit show off part, is that it also features a ball which rolls through the [toothpick sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree), touring [famous San Francisco locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notre-dame-cathedral). Randomly for something so awesome. It made its debut last week at the Sonoma County Fair where. unsurprisingly. it won best of show, being the judges' pick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Engineering:** There is a trend towards artistic projects and installations that utilize engineering skills. - **Innovative Mediums:** Artists are exploring alternative and unconventional mediums to create their work. - **Interactive Art:** There is a growing interest in interactive art that allows viewers to engage with the piece. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists and designers can create unique and engaging installations using engineering skills and unconventional materials. - **Tourism:** Interactive installations like this can attract tourists and create unique experiences for visitors. - **Event Planning:** Events like fairs, exhibits and festivals can create engaging and interactive installations to draw in crowds and create memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavored Dental Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-picks.md) - [Architectural Sugar Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-story-of-salt-and-sugar.md) - [Festive Brick Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whoville-moc.md) - [Intricate Architectural Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trevi-fountain-model.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Virant Monumental Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-wolfs-group-exhibition.md) - [Building Block Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-brick.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md)