# Repurposed Technicolor Skull Art (UDPATE) Haroshi Creates a Rainbow Skull Made from Skate Decks By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-01-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-haroshi References: [designer-daily](http://www.designer-daily.com/a-skull-made-from-repurposed-skateboard-decks-30953) & [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/01/skull-made-from-repurposed-skateboard-decks-by-haroshi/) Artist Haroshi puts his creative skills to good use with this incredibly detailed skull made from repurposed skateboard decks. As many skaterboarders know, once their board is no longer ride-able, there is nothing much you can do with them unless you want to hang them up on your wall. Several inventive individuals have come up with ways to repurpose skateboards into such things as jewelry and sunglasses, but none have been as imaginative and intricate as artist Haroshi and his designs. From the colorful exterior down to the lifelike teeth and the added gold cap on one of its teeth, the art piece is a marvel to look at. For those interested in seeing the self-taught Japanese artist's extensive work, his solo show is happening at the Jonathan Levine Gallery in New York on January 12th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skateboard Repurposing:** Companies can explore creative ways to repurpose old skateboards into new products, such as jewelry, sunglasses, or even artwork. - **Artistic Recycling:** Artists can use recycled materials, like repurposed skateboard decks, to create intricate and unique art pieces, inspiring new forms of artistic expression. - **Lifelike Sculptures:** Artists can challenge traditional sculpting methods by using unconventional materials, like skateboard decks, to create lifelike and visually captivating sculptures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Art galleries and museums can showcase and promote the work of artists who use repurposed materials, like skateboard decks, in their artistic creations. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion brands can collaborate with artists who use repurposed materials, like skateboard decks, to create unique and sustainable jewelry, sunglasses, and other accessories. - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Skateboard companies can explore ways to repurpose and recycle old skateboard decks, reducing waste and promoting sustainability within the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Commemorative Skateboarding Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter.md) - [Skateable Pyramid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlab.md)