# Rubber Tread-Marked Animals Tire Alligators by Eric Langert are Strangely Realistic By Meghan Young | Published 2014-04-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tire-alligators References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/04/22/Tire-Alligators/) & [langert.se](http://www.langert.se/) At a quick glance, a person couldn't be ridiculed for thinking that the Tire Alligators were real alligators. First of all, for many, such crocodilian creatures are not a common sighting. Secondly, the markings on each of the [sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) mimic their scales fairly realistically. Yet the Tire Alligators are made out of [tire treads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series), so they are not real in the least. Designed by Eric Langert, the Tire Alligators are part of his larger Animal Park installations, which also features a [dinosaur out of old radiators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino), a spider out of hockey gloves and a bird out of Venetian blinds. He writes, "Man borrows nearly all of his ideas, fantasies and creations directly from nature. [...My work] is in fact an investigation of what man has borrowed, what we see, what we perceive." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tire Sculpture Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique sculptures using recycled materials like tire treads. - **Nature-inspired Installations:** Innovative installations that explore the connection between man-made creations and natural elements. - **Repurposing Waste Materials:** Growing trend of repurposing discarded materials to create visually appealing and thought-provoking artworks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers in the industry can capitalize on the trend of using recycled materials to create environmentally conscious artworks. - **Tourism and Entertainment:** Opportunity for zoos, wildlife parks, and amusement parks to incorporate nature-inspired installations that offer a unique visitor experience. - **Sustainability and Recycling:** Companies in the recycling industry can explore partnerships with artists and designers to repurpose waste materials for creative and sustainable solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Airless Bicycle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-bicycle-tires.md) - [Vibrant Snake Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-in-the-grass.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Transforming Smart Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-tire.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md)