# Whimsical Mechanical Animals Kristie Carlisle Duncan's Trojan Deer is Piloted by Mini Chickens By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojan-deer References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/24/trojan-deer/) & [thefamilychicken.blogspot](http://thefamilychicken.blogspot.com/) The Trojan Deer is probably one of the cutest sculptures out there right now. Although obviously inspired by the Trojan Horse that let the Greeks finally to enter the city of Troy to bring an end to the Trojan War, this whimsical artwork is not meant for such hardened and battle-ready acts. Instead of being controlled by ancient soldiers and warriors, the Trojan Deer is being piloted by adorable tiny chickens. Created by Kristie Carlisle Duncan, a [MFA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dramatic-arts-building) student at the [Savannah College of Art and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loxo-chair), the Trojan Deer is made from a patchwork of fabrics that makes it look like a moulded quilt. Expertly executed, this concept behind the Trojan Deer would surely make a great premise for a [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-creator-ambassador-program) film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Sculptures:** Opportunity to create fun and visually appealing art installations that capture the imagination. - **Mixed-material Art:** Innovation in combining different fabrics and materials to create unique sculptures and installations. - **Animal-piloted Sculptures:** Possibility for interactive and playful installations where animals appear to pilot or interact with sculptures. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and inventive sculptures and installations. - **Entertainment:** Possibility to incorporate whimsical and imaginative installations into theme parks, festivals, and other forms of entertainment. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity to use playful and creative installations to capture consumers' attention and enhance brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Artful Bronze Horse Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deborah-butterfield-1.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [Horse-Inspired Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-falabella-stool.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md)