# Trippy Ecosystem Art Tom Beddard's Generative Sculptures Look Like Marine Life By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-beddard References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/32988/) & [butdoesitfloat](http://butdoesitfloat.com/404822/-as-when-an-artist-envisions-a-teapot-and-then-sculpts-it-a) Tom Beddard has created some pretty [fantastic and awe-inspiring sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme), many of which resemble various types of ecosystems. Beddard's sculptures are actually entitled "Generative Sculptures," and are meant to resemble [generative ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-systems) throughout the world. The look of these sculptures is quite impressive; they're unlike any 'typical' material sculptures I've ever seen. The [texture and style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) of Tom Beddard's sculptures make them a must-see. **Implications** - Youth consumers are bored with traditional forms and shapes. Over the last decade, every style from the past century has been ironically appropriated and this demographic is eager for something distinct. Companies looking to capitalize on this desire should look to other cultures as a source of inspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Generative Ecosystems:** Opportunity for companies to explore the creation of generative sculptures inspired by natural ecosystems to appeal to the youth consumer market. - **Distinct Art Forms:** Opportunity for businesses to introduce unique and non-traditional art sculptures that are unlike anything seen before. - **Cultural Inspiration:** Opportunity for companies to draw on diverse cultures as a source of inspiration to create innovative and visually captivating sculptures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Sculpture:** Opportunity for artists and art galleries to create and showcase generative sculptures that resemble natural ecosystems. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design companies to incorporate distinct and awe-inspiring sculptures as focal points in spaces. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels, resorts, and attractions to feature culturally-inspired sculptures as part of their unique offerings to attract and engage visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)