# Junk Mail Artwork Junk Press by Andrew Simpson Turns Trash into Treasure By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-simpson References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/andrew-simpson-junk-mail-press-bowls-09-05-2014/) & [19greekstreet](http://www.19greekstreet.com/) Artist Andrew Simpson has turned what most people look at and throw away into an interesting piece of [modern art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). His collection is titled 'Junk Press,' and demonstrates how [junk mail can be repurposed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape) into more items than just something to be thrown in the trash instantly. The artist states on DesignBoom how, "the origin of the idea is that, try as we might, it seems impossible junk mail, but the other way to think about the situation is that there is a constant flow of free cellulose coming to peoples homes." Using a specific contraption, Andrew Simpson moulded paper plates out of this trash, which are relatively functional. Even if one did not want to use them for food, they would go well for decoration in the home. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/andrew-simpson-junk-mail-press-bowls-09-05-2014/), [19greekstreet](http://www.19greekstreet.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Repurposing Junk Mail:** Opportunity for creating sustainable art and functional items from discarded junk mail. - **Upcycled Home Decor:** Potential for transforming junk mail into unique and eco-friendly decorative pieces for homes. - **Creative Waste Management:** Innovation in finding alternative uses for junk mail to reduce waste and promote sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new mediums and techniques using repurposed junk mail. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Manufacturers can tap into the market demand for eco-friendly home decor items made from upcycled materials. - **Waste Management:** Companies specializing in waste management can develop innovative solutions for efficiently repurposing and recycling junk mail. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-miller.md) - [Styrofoam Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy.md)