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Daniel Arsham Unveils the New CRYSTALIZED SQUIRTLE Sculpture

— July 26, 2022 — Lifestyle
Contemporary artist Daniel Arsham is known for his intricate work in the modern world of art and the latest to capture global attention is the CRYSTALIZED SQUIRTLE sculpture. It continues to build upon his CRYSTALIZED series of sculptures and highlights his admiration of Pokemon.

He celebrates the famed character, stating that “Squirtle was one of my favorite Pokémon from the original series and was one of my first works when I received the invitation from Pokémon to work with them." Similar to the previous launch that spotlighted Charmander, the new sculpture is a limited edition with only 500 created. It is made from resin and cast from a hand-sculptured Squirtle that the artist created for NANZUKA in Tokyo.

Image Credit: Daniel Arsham Studio
Trend Themes
1. Cartoon-inspired Art - Daniel Arsham's CRYSTALIZED SQUIRTLE sculpture shows a trend towards contemporary artists being inspired by popular cartoons and creating unique works of art based on them.
2. Limited Edition Collectibles - The limited edition nature of the CRYSTALIZED SQUIRTLE sculpture reflects a larger trend of collectors seeking exclusive and rare items to add to their collections.
3. Resin Sculptures - The use of resin as a material for sculpture-making is a trend that's growing in popularity as it offers artists greater control over the details of their work.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - There is an opportunity for fine arts industry players to collaborate with popular franchises and tap into the demand for cartoon-inspired art sculptures and prints.
2. Collectibles - Creating limited edition collectibles for popular franchises can be a lucrative opportunity for companies and artists, as demonstrated by the success of the CRYSTALIZED SQUIRTLE sculpture.
3. Sculpture-making Materials - Enterprises that produce, market and sell resin, or other sculpture-making materials, can market themselves to artists looking for durable and malleable materials to create their works of art.
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