# Straw Sculpture Body Parts SangSik Hong Focuses on Human Desire and Power By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sangsik-hong References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/amazing-drinking-straw-sculptures) & [patrajdas](http://www.patrajdas.com/) SangSik Hong shows that drinking straws can have more of a purpose than simply helping a person sip their beverage. SangSik Hong has put together quite an [intricate exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad) as his work takes on the form of [human body parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu). Hailing from South Korea, SangSik Hong's [plastic straw sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) specifically revolve around body parts such as hands, lips and eyes. According to his agency, "His interest is focused on human desires [and power]. [...] However, the straw, contrary to the properties of power, is a weak structure, easily available to anyone for it is produced on a large scale and a disposable material." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sculptural Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials to create artistic sculptures and challenge traditional perceptions of art. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly alternatives to disposable materials like plastic straws in order to reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **Exploration of Human Desire:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create thought-provoking artwork that explores the complexities of human desires and challenges societal norms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and new forms of expression into traditional art mediums to attract wider audiences and create immersive experiences. - **Sustainability and Environmental Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions and products that address environmental concerns and promote sustainable practices in various industries. - **Psychology and Human Behavior:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and psychology to create immersive experiences that help individuals explore their desires, emotions, and subconscious thoughts for personal growth and understanding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Speaker Part-Garnered Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-craftmanship-a-new-world.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md)