# Intense Model Boats The Mobius Ship by Tim Hawkinson is an Awesome Twisted Creation By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hawkinson References: [feelguide](http://www.feelguide.com/2011/06/15/the-twisted-mobius-ship-model-boats-of-tim-hawkinson/) Tim Hawkinson is a talented artist based out of California. He is noted to possess great skill and creativity in taking everyday materials and changing them into creative artworks. The latest stellar work of art from Tim Hawkinson is labeled the Möbius Ship. This unique [model ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-barca) is crafted out of [common household materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane) such as twist ties, craft wood, staples and packing material. To be able to take those common materials and transform them into an eye-opening piece like this is almost unthinkable. The shape of the boat is based off the Möbius Strip, which is a surface that only has one side and exists as a [continuous curve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube). The mixture of math and art here is quite astonishing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** The use of everyday materials to create innovative artworks presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry. - **Mathematical Design:** Combining math and art in unique and unexpected ways opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the design field. - **Unconventional Sculpture:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional sculpture techniques through the use of unconventional materials creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sculpture industry. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Exploring new techniques and materials in art leads to disruptive innovation opportunities in the industry. - **Design:** Incorporating mathematical concepts into design practices enables disruptive innovation in the industry. - **Sculpture:** Challenging traditional sculpture methods through the use of unconventional materials presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Motorized Modular Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-boat.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Möbius Strip-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbelius-coffee-table.md) - [Inverted Boat Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-barca.md)