# Plastic Sea Predator Sculptures 'Take a Bite out of Hunger' Steals the Show at Canstruction LA By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-26 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-bite-out-of-hunger References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/canned-shark-rising-out-of-bottled-water) & [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2011/10/17/6th-annual-canstruction-la.html) The Take a Bite out of Hunger canned sculpture is perhaps one of the most impressive Canstruction creations to date. This [candy-toothed shark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance) is seen to be breaking the surface of [bottled water waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-of-art). Pronounced "structurally amazing, graphically beautiful, and conceptually clever," by the jury of Canstruction LA, it was definitely deemed a show favorite. Designed and created by RTKL Associates, the Take a Bite out of Hunger canned sculpture was displayed at the Westfield Culver City Shopping Mall in Los Angeles. Considering that this unique exhibit has managed to raise over 197,525 cans of food for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank over the span of the last five years, it is no wonder that RTKL was inspired to illustrate it with their shark sculpture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Canned Sculptures:** Creating large sculptures using cans as the medium, providing unique and visually striking art installations. - **Foodbank Fundraising:** Utilizing creative initiatives like Canstruction to raise food donations for food banks. - **Sustainable Art:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials, like cans, to create eco-friendly and thought-provoking art pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Incorporating innovative and sustainable materials into artistic creations, pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Nonprofit and Charity:** Leveraging creative projects to drive fundraising efforts, engaging communities in supporting food banks and other charitable causes. - **Event and Exhibition:** Organizing and hosting unique art installations and events that encourage community involvement and generate social impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Oceanic Conservation Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-shop-bags.md) - [Shark Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-lego.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Stackable Canned Fish Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tower-of-tuna.md) - [Architectural Sugar Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-story-of-salt-and-sugar.md) - [Theatrical Shark Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md)