# Alchemy Art Dioramas These Paper Sculptures Feature Lifelike Versions of Animals and Plants By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-04-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alchemy-art References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2016/04/01/wonderful-miniature-paper-art-in-wooden-boxes/) & [allisonmaykiphuth](http://www.allisonmaykiphuth.com/) This alchemy art series consists of wooden boxes and paper sculptures and is the work of Allison May Kiphuth. The artist's collection of immersive pieces is an homage to Maine, located in the heart of America's east coast. Cutting and folding paper to mimic lifelike foliage, landscape scenery and [underwater life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures), Allison May Kiphuth creates striking dioramas that will intrigue both art and nature lovers. This alchemy art series features paper sculptures that are contained within [wooden frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box), with each resembling something out of a story book or vintage scientific journal. Whether displayed as solitary pieces or a collective unit, these sculptural dioramas are an impressive display of artist Allison May Kiphuth's attention to detail and her appreciation for nature's raw beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 47% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Dioramas:** Creating lifelike dioramas using paper sculptures offers immersive art experiences. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Using nature as inspiration for art pieces allows for unique and captivating creations. - **Wooden Frame Sculptures:** Combining wooden frames with paper sculptures provides a creative and visually appealing art form. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore immersive dioramas as a new art form. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate nature-inspired art pieces to offer unique and visually appealing decorations. - **Art Education:** Art education institutions can incorporate wooden frame sculptures as a teaching tool for art students to explore new art techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md)