# Chromatically Coordinated Literary Installations Anouk Kruith Makes Art from Stacking Novels By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anouk-kruith References: [strictlypaper](http://strictlypaper.com/blog/2012/10/3500-colorful-books-by-anouk-kruith/) Literature itself is a work of art, but Anouk Kruith takes things to the next level by taking the hard covered pieces of brain food and stacking them to create a [chromatic feast for the eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama). Each of the novels is used strategically based on color to be stacked in just a way so as to create a visual masterpiece that rivals even the most marvellous pieces of painted artwork. The books combine to form a scene that is relatively abstract in nature, but doesn't skimp on beauty. Kruith has created several of the [massive installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) and is experiencing widespread praise for repurposing the [pieces of literature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read) into another form of art. Her work is truly a vision to experience and a true work of art imitating art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Chromatic Art Installations:** Opportunity to create visually stunning art installations by stacking books based on their colors. - **Literature as Art Medium:** Exploring the transformation of literature into visual masterpieces through creative repurposing. - **Abstract Book Sculptures:** Elevating the beauty of books by strategically stacking them to form abstract scenes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Culture:** Integration of literature and visual arts opens up new avenues of creativity and expression. - **Publishing:** Potential for collaboration between artists and publishers to create unique book installations and experiences. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate book sculptures as artistic elements in interior design projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Provocative Banned Books Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md)