# Sleeping Mermaid Sculptures Yoshimasa Tsuchiya Creates Daintily Fantastical Art By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoshimasa-tsuchiya References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2011/01/24/yoshimasa-tsuchiya/) & [yoshimasa-tsuchiya.net](http://www.yoshimasa-tsuchiya.net/) I can't help but love Yoshimasa Tsuchiya's [delicate, fantastical sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1). As though straight out of an innocent fairytale or whimsical cartoon, they are both child-like and romantic. A Japanese artist, Yoshimasa Tsuchiya's work is currently being exhibited at the Megumi Ogita Gallery in Tokyo. Titled 'Private Myth,' this series is [made out of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition) and is actually almost life-sized. A mixture of [mythical creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection) and exotic animals, I'm particularly drawn to Tsuchiya's interpretation of a mermaid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Delicate Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists to create delicate sculptures that evoke nostalgia and innocence. - **Fantastical Art:** Market for artists to create whimsical and fantastical art that transports viewers to a magical world. - **Exhibiting Life-sized Art:** Potential for art galleries to showcase life-sized sculptures that captivate and engage visitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists have an opportunity to disrupt the art industry by creating unique and captivating sculptures. - **Galleries:** Galleries can innovate by curating exhibitions that feature whimsical and fantastical art to attract a diverse audience. - **Decor:** Opportunity for decor companies to offer delicate and fantastical sculptures as decorative pieces that add a touch of whimsy to homes and spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md)