# 3D Phonebook Art Telephone Directory Carvings by Alex Queral By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-phonebook-art-telephone-directory-carvings-by-alex-queral References: [damncoolpics.blogspot](http://damncoolpics.blogspot.com/2008/11/phonebook-art.html) & [projectsgallery](http://www.projectsgallery.com/Queral/Queral_CV.html) Cuban-born artist Alex Queral creates these amazing artworks by taking to old telephone directories with a razor knife and some acrylic. Through his [3D phonebook carvings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity), the artist aims to celebrate the individual who is lost in the anonymous list of the thousands of names printed in the directory. **Implications** - Phone books have largely lost their usefulness in today's digital world of search engines and Internet-equipped mobile phones, but savvy artists have reinvented this [obsolete print directory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) by turning it into a [canvas for art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). By using a scalpel and some serious artistic skills, artists have turned discarded phone books from trash destined for a landfill to beautiful art that everyone can enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 36% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Phonebook Art:** Turning obsolete phonebooks into 3D works of art is a creative way to repurpose the outdated directories. - **Recycled Art:** Using discarded materials like phonebooks as a canvas for art is a sustainable and eco-friendly trend. - **Paper Sculpture:** Creating intricate sculptures out of paper, such as phonebooks, showcases the potential of this versatile material. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can explore new mediums, like phonebooks, to create unique and innovative pieces for collectors and enthusiasts. - **Sustainability:** Sustainable and eco-friendly art is a growing market that businesses can tap into by repurposing materials like phonebooks. - **Printing and Publishing:** The declining use of phonebooks presents an opportunity for companies in the printing and publishing industry to innovate and adapt to new technologies and market demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Artistic QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-artwork-directory.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md)