# Colorful Crate Sculptures BaskeTREE by Amy Santoferraro Converts the Ordinary into Extraordinary By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketree-by-amy-santoferraro References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/11/26/repurposed-basketree-sculptures-amy-santoferraro/) & [amysantoferraro](http://amysantoferraro.com/section/315229_BaskeTREE.html) BaskeTREE by Amy Santoferraro, an artist born in born in Akron, Ohio, and based in Manhattan, Kansas, is an art series that revolves around [sculptures of trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1). Yet these extraordinary trees were once just ordinary baskets used for a number of purposes other than decoration. As Visual News aptly puts it, she "removes the immediate functional connotations from everyday objects and reinvents them as playful landscape compositions." Comprised of 24 sculptures in total, BaskeTREE by Amy Santoferraro has a childlike essence to them that will surely inspire imaginations and creativity. As [colorful as the baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany) they are made out of, [sculptures bloom upwards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases) in such a way that it symbolizes life even in the most unexpected places. Fascinated by collections, Santoferraro writes, "I love that any silly lil' ole object can become charged with meaning, history, sentiment, and the authority to tell stories." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Sculptures:** Using everyday objects to create unique sculptures presents an opportunity to tap into the growing trend of upcycling. - **Playful Art Installations:** Creating art installations that inspire imagination and creativity can cater to the trend of experiential and interactive artwork. - **Symbolism in Art:** Exploring symbolic representations through art allows for innovation in storytelling and expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art industry can leverage upcycled sculptures to offer unique and eco-friendly art pieces to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Event Planning and Decor:** Event planners and decorators can incorporate playful art installations to create immersive and engaging experiences for guests. - **Storytelling and Publishing:** The storytelling industry can explore the use of symbolic representations in art to enhance narratives and captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Playful Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets.md)