# Literature-Made Tea Cups Artist Cecilia Levy Creates Delicate Vessels Out of Comic Books and More By Meghan Young | Published 2015-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-cecilia-levy References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/07/comic-cups-cecilia-levy/) & [cecilialevy](http://www.cecilialevy.com/) At first glance, it would be easy to mistake the work of artist Cecilia Levy as actual porcelain dishware. Carefully constructed, the delicate designs are nevertheless made out of comic books and century-old books. She essentially turns two dimensional objects into three dimensional ones in a very clever and deceptive way. Especially when it comes to the use of comic books since the sculptures have a decidedly feminine aesthetic. Artist Cecilia Levy doesn't necessarily want to rethink the materials used or the objects created specifically. Instead, her "eggshell thin, yet remarkably steady" sculptures simply allow "the story [to] live on, but in a different shape," as she puts it. This shows how such materials can enjoy a second chance at life in the form of unexpected art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Sculptures:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create products or services that repurpose materials and give them a new life as art. - **Book-based Art:** Businesses can explore utilizing old books and comics as materials for sculptures or other artistic creations. - **Deceptive Design:** Incorporating deceptive design elements can add a unique and intriguing twist to otherwise ordinary products or services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can consider incorporating upcycling and repurposing of materials into their products or services. - **Publishing:** Publishing companies can explore collaborating with artists to repurpose old or damaged books as a form of art. - **Interior Decor:** Interior decor businesses can incorporate upcycled sculptures and book-based art into their products, providing unique and sustainable design options for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md)