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Deep-Space Desert Sculptures

This Star Wars Sand Castle is Modeled after the Desert Planet Jakku

— October 8, 2015 — Art & Design
A talented sand sculptor has created a massive Star Wars sand castle inspired by the desert planet Jakku which appears in the new 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' film.

The Star Wars sand sculpture is located in the Tottori Sand Dunes in Japan, a field of volcanic ash with sand formations that have naturally evolved over the last hundred thousand years. At their most extreme, the dunes have basins 130 feet deep and hills 165 feet tall.

Katsuhiko Chaen created the Star Wars sand castle, which is the first Star Wars sand sculpture to be officially licensed by Lucasfilm. Measuring 11 feet tall and using 160 tons of sand, it features beloved characters C-3PO and R2-D2, the recognizable Star Wars logo and a fleet of the ‘X-wing’ starfighters that destroyed the Death Star.
Trend Themes
1. Sand Sculptures - Creating massive sculptures out of sand, inspired by popular culture, presents an opportunity for unique and visually stunning art installations.
2. Officially Licensed Artwork - Obtaining licenses to create artwork based on popular franchises like Star Wars opens up new opportunities for artists to showcase their talent and reach a wider audience.
3. Extreme Sand Formations - Utilizing unique natural landscapes like the Tottori Sand Dunes to create large-scale sculptures presents a disruptive innovation in the art world.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can leverage the trend of sand sculptures to create innovative and interactive installations that captivate audiences.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore partnerships with licensed artists to promote their franchises through unique and visually appealing artwork.
3. Tourism - The tourism industry can use unique and awe-inspiring sand sculptures as attractions to draw visitors to natural landscapes like the Tottori Sand Dunes.
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