# Creative Art Pyramid of 9000 Plastic Spoons by Jill Townsley By Ayman | Published 2008-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-plastic-spoons References: [designspongeonline](http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/04/museum-of-arts-and-design.html#comment-34530) Jill Townsley's impressive art piece **Spoons** is constructed using over 9,000 plastic spoons and over 3,000 rubber bands. Spoons is exhibited at the Museum of Arts and Design ([MAD](http://www.madmuseum.org)) in NYC. The fragility of the installation, contrasted with its sheer magnitude and the huge number of the pieces used result in a unique and captivating piece. Another impressive piece at MAD is “a mixture of frailties” by artist Susi Macmurry. It is made from [latex wash gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral), calico and a tailor's dummy. One thing I do not like though about these pieces is the use of plastic and latex material which is not a very environmental approach. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-art:** Opportunities for eco-friendly art pieces made from sustainable or recycled materials. - **Sustainable Exhibitions:** Innovative displays that integrate environmentally conscious practices while showcasing works of art. - **Waste Reduction Art:** Creating art pieces that address the issue of waste reduction or highlight the environmental impact of disposable materials. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Implementing environmentally-friendly practices for art creation and exhibition. - **Waste Management:** Developing sustainable waste disposal methods and promoting waste reduction initiatives through art partnerships. - **Recycling:** Promoting the use of recycled materials for art creation and collaborating with artists for innovative recycling-themed exhibits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Artful Pyramid Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-pyramid.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)