# Bank Note Sculptures Money as Art by Justine Smith By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bank-note-sculptures-money-for-old-rope References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2008/11/money-sculpture.html) & [justinesmith.net](http://www.justinesmith.net/sculpture.html) How good or bad your currency is doing in the world's economic gloom is bound to affect the way you view these [money sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroded-coin). I feel that I would love them no matter what. They are from artist Justine Smith, who also makes dollar signs blinged up with dollars as some of her [sculptural pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). The three dollar piece featured is called the Holy Trinity. There is brilliantly subtle attention to detail too, with an [English Bull Terrier dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) made out of British notes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Currency Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists to create unique sculptures using currency as a medium. - **Financial Art:** Emerging trend of incorporating money into artistic expressions. - **Attention to Detail:** Growing emphasis on intricate and detailed artwork that showcases meticulous craftsmanship. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can explore new possibilities by incorporating currency into their artwork. - **Finance:** Financial institutions can leverage financial art to enhance their branding and engage with customers. - **Craftsmanship:** Craftsmen can capitalize on the demand for intricate and detailed sculptures using currency as a material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md)