# Rainbow Rug Art Sculptures Anna Betbeze's Flotaki Carpets are Colorful and Out of the Ordinary By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-betbeze References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/05/anna-betbeze_n_1569270.html?ref=arts) & [artinfo](http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/37865/anna-betbeze-the-filth-and-the-fury/) Anna Betbeze's collection is not comprised of usual sculptures that one would expect to see displayed. Her works almost resemble a beaten up rug that underwent a dye job. Well, essentially that's what they are; she uses [Greek Flotaki rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cresco-rug) and cuts and burns them and then proceeds to add pigments for color. She likes to create [different designs and patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newstalgia-collection), which makes each piece distinctive on its own. Betbeze's aim to is to create something that is visually appealing. Although the designs are not glamorous, they are still extremely eye-catching. Instead of using a regular canvas, she uses [felt to create her masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softblock-rug). Anna Betbeze's pieces are truly modern works that are bound to add pizzazz to any homeowner's walls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Sculptural Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate color and unconventional materials into art sculptures. - **Upcycled Rug Creations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find creative uses for discarded rugs by transforming them into unique art pieces. - **Non-traditional Canvas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with alternative materials for creating artwork beyond traditional canvases. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional techniques and materials in the creation of art and sculptures. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique and eye-catching wall decor options for homeowners or clients. - **Sustainable Fashion and Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Repurpose and transform discarded rugs or materials into fashionable and eco-friendly textile products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Vibrantly Abstract Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstraction-collection.md) - [Math-Inspired Colorful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-collection.md) - [Reimagined Tie Dye Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tie-dye-collection.md) - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md) - [Layered Landscape Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii.md) - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md)