# Paper Bird Sculptures (UPDATE) Anna-Wili Highfield Creates Incredible Winged Creatures By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-wili-highfield1 References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/Paper-sculptures-by-Anna-Wili-Highfield) & [annawilihighfield](http://www.annawilihighfield.com/cgi1/index_Final.cgi) Though trained as a painter, Australian artist Anna-Wili Highfield has developed a passion for [sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog). Working with [paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) has taken the artist to a place she never imagined, a place where thinking isn't a necessity. She says, "I work more than I think and that works really well for me." Having studied at Sydney's [National Arts School](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air), Anna-Wili Highfield developed a love for animals and their lack of self-consciousness. Her ideal subject: bats. Click through the gallery to see more of Highfield's beautifully detailed work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-inspired Sculptures:** Exploring the trend of creating detailed sculptures inspired by animals, offering opportunities for artistic expression and unique home decor. - **Working with Unconventional Materials:** Embracing the trend of using unconventional materials like paper to create sculptures, opening up possibilities for eco-friendly and affordable artwork. - **Emphasis on Detail and Realism:** Focusing on the trend of creating sculptures with intricate details and a lifelike appearance, catering to the demand for visually captivating art pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunity for artists and sculptors to experiment with different materials and techniques, creating stunning and captivating art pieces. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** A growing market for unique and eye-catching sculptures as decorative pieces, allowing interior designers to incorporate artistic elements into their projects. - **Eco-friendly and Sustainable Products:** Increasing demand for eco-friendly art products made from unconventional materials like paper, providing opportunities for sustainable artists and businesses to thrive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Winged Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox.md)