# Hyperrealistic Human Sculptures Bert Simons' 3D Paper Portraits Reflect his Artistic Skills By manzil | Published 2010-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bert-simons References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2010/12/realistic-3d-paper-portraits.html) & [bertsimons.nl](http://www.bertsimons.nl) Bert Simons' [3D portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) are hyperrealistic sculptures that are made of paper. The portraits reflect the Dutch artist's amazing artistic skills, which is a combination of his imagination and the use of digital techniques. According to the artist, this form of 3D art is a time consuming process, involving face scanning and the assembly of [paper pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves) to give the sculpture a realistic appearance. Enjoy some [hyper-realistic artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust) by Bert Simons in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hyperrealistic Art:** The trend of hyperrealistic art is disrupting the traditional art world by pushing the boundaries of what is possible with realistic representation. - **Digital Sculpting:** The trend of using digital techniques in sculpting is opening up new possibilities for artists to create intricate and detailed works of art. - **3D Printing in Art:** The trend of 3D printing in art is revolutionizing the way sculptures are created, allowing for greater precision and complexity in design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The disruption caused by hyperrealistic art provides opportunities for artists and designers to explore new techniques and styles. - **Digital Technology:** The integration of digital techniques in sculpting creates opportunities for technological advancements and innovation in the digital art industry. - **3D Printing:** The use of 3D printing in creating sculptures presents opportunities for growth and development in the 3D printing industry, particularly in the art and design sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md)