# Steampunked Spiders Long-Legged Insect Creations as Weird Wall Mounts By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunked-spiders References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/steampunk-arachnid-spider-steam-ii/) & [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/steam-ii-insect-six-legged-steampunk-arachnid-by-christopher-conte/) Christopher Conte has created this steampunked spider out of love for either arachnids or the Victorian era. His creepy creation reminds me of something out of the movie, “The Golden Compass.” Chris is known for his ability to amalgamate the Victorian style with the [art of insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring) in the creation of [steampunked sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus). **Implications** - It's almost creepy how well Conte's able to recreate the ligaments of the spider in such an organic way. My favorite part of these steampunk spider creations is the fact that the spinnerets are made with wheels. Check out the spider that is made in cast bronze with machined brass and stainless steel in the gallery above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Art:** The rise in popularity of steampunked sculptures and creations opens up opportunities for artists and designers to explore this unique aesthetic. - **Victorian Revival:** The fusion of Victorian style with modern art and design presents opportunities for businesses to create products and experiences that appeal to those nostalgic for the past. - **Organic Industrial:** The combination of organic and mechanical elements in steampunked spider creations highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of biomimicry and industrial design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can capitalize on the demand for steampunk artwork by creating unique sculptures and installations that cater to the steampunk aesthetic. - **Home Decor:** The popularity of steampunked spiders as wall mounts opens up opportunities for businesses in the home decor industry to offer unique and eccentric products for consumers seeking unconventional decor. - **Jewelry and Fashion:** The steampunk aesthetic can inspire innovative designs in jewelry and fashion, incorporating elements of Victorian style and mechanical motifs to create unique and statement-making pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Steampunk Desktop Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3in1-desk.md) - [Insect-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mantis-chair.md) - [Satisfying Steampunk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddly-satisfying-clock.md) - [Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md)