# Upcycled Cosmetic Murals Agne Kisonaite Used 1,969 Nail Polish Bottles to Create This Work of Art By Ady Floyd | Published 2016-02-18 | Updated 2016-02-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agne-kisonaite References: [agneart](http://agneart.com/projects/portfolio/stained-glass-art-object-glass-blowing/) & [agneart](http://agneart.com/projects/) Lithuania-based artist Agne Kisonaite created this colorful piece of cosmetic art using 1,969 bottles of assorted nail polish. The project, which is titled 'Glass Blowing' is a large mural of a female's face that emphasizes a set of large, red lips. The artist began the cosmetic art by collecting 5,000 bottles of nail polish and sorting them into 21 different shades. After this time-consuming process, Agne Kisonaite carefully placed the bottles onto a canvas using a paint-by-number tactic -- only using colors instead of numerals. The use of [nail polish bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabox-bundle) for this mural is the artist's way of sending a message to the [cosmetic industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic) about the importance of creating [recyclable products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe). While many makeup brands use packaging that can only be placed in the trash, this artwork is a beautiful and creative way to eliminate some of the industry's waste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling in Art:** The use of unconventional materials in art offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of sustainability and eco-friendly products. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The focus on recyclable packaging materials presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cosmetics industry by reducing waste and promoting environmental consciousness. - **Paint-by-number Art:** The technique of using a paint-by-number approach presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating large-scale murals with unconventional materials. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Innovative artists and designers can create new eco-friendly products and materials, opening up new markets and audiences for their work. - **Cosmetics:** Adopting sustainable practices and materials in packaging and production can lead to a competitive advantage and improved environmental impact. - **Waste Management:** New approaches to waste management, including upcycling and recycling, can reduce landfill waste and pollution, and offer opportunities for innovation in material repurposing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-retail1.md) - [Green Cosmetics Concept Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innisfree-store.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Glass Art-Inspired Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-glass-collection.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [AI-Generated Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-beauty.md) - [Classic Painting-Inspired Luxe Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bee-bottle.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md)