# Teeming Paper Creatures Andrea Mastrovito Creates a Fantasy World Made of Zoology Books By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-09-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrea-mastrovito References: [kidsroomzoom.wordpress](http://kidsroomzoom.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/4477/) & [andreamastrovito](http://www.andreamastrovito.com/index.php?pagina=works&id_cat=0007&id_prod=00000125) An impressive [trompe-l'oeil installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) created by Andrea Mastrovito was shown at the Sixth Borough exhibition in Governor's Island, New York. The installation, entitled 'The Island of Dr.Mastrovito,' is eye-catching. Italian artist Andrea Mastrovito has created his "island" by [hand-cutting 1,600 books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light) of botanics and zoology to create a [mysterious grove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) full of life at first glance, yet motionless when observed carefully. All sorts of forest animals reside in the wonderful island of Andrea Mastrovito: cats (lots of them), bunnies, bears, turtles, mice and an amazing amount of butterflies. Andrea Mastrovito lives and works between Bergamo and New York and is known for using paper as the main material of his creations, from installations to collages and paintings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 90% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Paper-based Installations:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to create immersive, large-scale installations using paper as the main material. - **Trompe-l'oeil Art:** The trend towards creating realistic, trick-of-the-eye art installations can be applied in various industries, from advertising to interior design. - **Nature-inspired Art:** There is a growing trend in using natural elements and materials in art and design, leading to unique and sustainable creations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can tap into the trend of using paper as the main material for creating large-scale, immersive installations. - **Advertising:** Brands can create attention-grabbing, trompe-l'oeil advertising campaigns that play with consumers' perception and senses. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate nature-inspired art, such as the work of Andrea Mastrovito, to create unique and calming spaces that bring the outdoors in. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Intricate Site-Specific Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Mountainous Repurposed Crate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-installation.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Nature-Celebrating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-predates-man.md)