# Scrap Metal Mammals Sayaka Ganz Turns Trash to Scrap Sculptures By Rachel | Published 2009-11-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrap-metal References: [boldongrey.at](http://boldongrey.at/blog/?p=1053) & [sayakaganz](http://www.sayakaganz.com/Mammals.html) Artist Sayaka Ganz knows how to turn scrap metal into innovative sculptures and from insects to birds to mammals, she seems to be able to do it all. These are just a few of the [mammal creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) from Sayaka Ganz. All are made from scrap metal and the amount of detail used to create these [large-scale sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-jam) is incredibly impressive. From dogs to deer, take a look at all the scrap metal creations from the artist above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Scrap Metal Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry by transforming discarded materials into visually striking sculptures. - **Sustainable Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry by promoting the use of recycled materials and reducing waste. - **Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and manufacturing industries by repurposing discarded materials into valuable creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry by embracing unconventional materials and techniques. - **Metal Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the recycling industry by leveraging scrap metal to create unique and valuable products. - **Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the sculpture industry by experimenting with new materials and pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)