# Personified Sticky Statues The 2011 Scotch Tape Off the Roll Contest Calls for Adhesive Art By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2011-scotch-tape-off-the-roll References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/02/22/scotch-tape-sculptures/) & [offtherollcontest](http://www.offtherollcontest.com/main/Gallery.aspx) Some of the most compelling artistic challenges incorporate unconventional materials, and the 2011 [Scotch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-gifting-suite) Tape Off the Roll contest conjures some of the best endeavors. The second annual competition calls for submissions from around the world and participants have managed to recreate everything from natural disasters to life-sized animal and human sculptures. Taking on surreal translucent forms that still look remarkably real, the entries for the 2011 Scotch Tape Off the Roll contest are up for public online vote. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Materials in Art:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials in artistic creations opens up new possibilities and challenges traditional notions of what art can be. - **Participatory Art Competitions:** Engaging the public in art competitions fosters creativity and allows for a diverse range of submissions that reflect unique perspectives. - **Realistic Translucent Sculptures:** Creating realistic sculptures using translucent materials demonstrates the potential for combining art and innovation to achieve visually stunning results. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can harness unconventional materials and engage the public in competitions to push the boundaries of contemporary art. - **Craft and DIY:** The craft and DIY industry can inspire hobbyists and artists to experiment with unconventional materials and participate in competitions to showcase their creativity. - **3D Printing and Sculpture:** The 3D printing and sculpture industry can explore the use of translucent materials and innovative techniques to create realistic sculptures that are visually striking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Claymation Fan Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaun-the-sheep-fan-contest.md) - [Tape Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-tape.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Textured Cast Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)