# Beastly Eco Sculptures Sayaka Kajita Ganz Uses Found Objects to Create Her Animal Models By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sayaka-kajita-ganz References: [rj-timeout](http://rj-timeout.com/2011/07/14/plastic-fantastic-14th-july-2011/) & [sayakaganz](http://www.sayakaganz.com/Home.html) Japanese artist Sayaka Kajita Ganz is the queen of [found-object animal art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog). Her [upcycled art creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) are beyond epic. Her creations, which she has deemed 'Reclaimed Objects Sculptures,' are put together with used garbage, cans, recycling, paper and other kitchen supplies. Syaka Kajita Ganz melts down and manipulates various utensils, toys and objects to form these [sculptural creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures). The sculptures can contain up to 500 pieces of found things and can get up to 8 feet in size. She is not afraid to make her art limitless and create as she feels. Ganz collects most of her objects from around the house, around the city, from charity shops, and from charitable friends and family. The great thing about her sculptures is that they always seem like they are in motion, adding another dimension to these beastly creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** Opportunity for businesses in art and design industries to create sustainable and eco-friendly art using found objects. - **Found-object Sculptures:** An innovative trend in the art industry to create sculptures and 3D installations from salvaged materials and repurposed waste. - **Movement in Sculptures:** A new trend in the art industry to add movement and extra dimension to sculptures, creating more immersive and interactive experiences for viewers. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Art:** The art industry can embrace sustainable practices by using found objects and upcycled materials, reducing waste and environmental impact. - **Waste Management:** Opportunity for businesses in the waste management industry to collaborate with artists and provide salvaged materials for art and design projects. - **Interactive Installations:** Businesses in the experiential marketing and entertainment industries can incorporate movement and interactivity in installations and sculptures to create more engaging experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md)