# Flowing Unicorn Sculptures Motohiko Odani Shows Off His Best Works to Date in 'Phantom Limb' By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motohiko-odani References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/01/31/motohiko-odanis-twisty-sculptures/) & [phantom-limb](http://www.phantom-limb.com/en_index.html) If you take the time to check out one new artist today, make it Motohiko Odani. The veteran Japanese artist recently put on a [solo show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition) titled 'Phantom Limb' in which he exhibited some of his best works to date. Motohiko Odani has been active in the art world for quite some time, but 'Phantom Limb' is his largest show to date comprised of 14 works. These [sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust) truly are a sight to see and should appeal to those who normally wouldn't be caught dead in an [art museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore). You'd be lying if you said that that unicorn sculpture isn't badass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fantastical Sculpture:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore new forms and materials in sculpting non-realistic, mythological creatures. - **Alternative Art Exhibitions:** Opportunity for museums and galleries to host unconventional art shows that attract a wider and younger audience. - **Art Meets Fantasy:** Opportunity for collaborations between artists and creative industries such as gaming and film to create immersive fantastical experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** This trend presents opportunities for sculptors and artists to create new and unique pieces within the genre of fantastical sculpture. - **Museums and Galleries:** This trend presents opportunities for museums and galleries to tap into a new audience by hosting unconventional and immersive art exhibitions. - **Creative Industries:** This trend presents opportunities for collaborations between artists and creative industries to create new and unique immersive experiences that can benefit various industries such as gaming and film. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md)