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# Luxurious Sheep Sculptures
Artist Nicolas Milhe Created These Sheep Sculptures with Golden Horns

By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-07 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-sculptures
References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/12/nicolas-milhe/) & [samyabraham](http://www.samyabraham.com/Nicolas-Milhe)

These beautiful sheep sculptures come from artist Nicolas Milhe. There’s something extremely intriguing about these stuffed animal artworks. These sheep sculptures were made with golden horns, that add an air of luxury to an otherwise unluxurious subject.

A sheep is a farm animal, and farm animals aren’t typically thought of as being glamorous or extravagant. Milhe transforms these woolly creatures into valuable [four-legged commodities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection). These magical creatures seem to be at odds with themselves. They each have swirling golden horns, but their [fluffy coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-la-escocesa) appear to be filthy. Blending a filthy animal with an expensive material like gold makes these artworks thought-provoking.

Nicolas Milhe has created a few art collections which focus on animals, but these sculptures stand out. Milhe shines a light on an under-appreciated animal with this series. His delightful sheep sculptures are attention-grabbing and fun to look at.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 18% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Luxury Farm Animals:** Artists and designers can explore creating luxury versions of traditionally unglamorous farm animals.
- **Mixed-material Sculptures:** Experimenting with combining unconventional materials with traditional subjects could lead to innovative artwork.
- **Playful Art Installations:** Creating whimsical, attention-grabbing installations can bring joy and spark curiosity in viewers.

### Where This Applies

- **Fine Art:** Fine artists can explore creating unconventional sculptures that play with texture and materials.
- **Home Decor:** Home decor designers can create playful and eye-catching sculptures that add an element of luxury to a space.
- **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion designers can explore incorporating unconventional materials, like those used in these sheep sculptures, into their designs.

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