# Ballpoint Pen Sculptures This Elegant Sculpture is Made from 10,000 BIC Cristal Pens By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-cristal References: [curbed](http://curbed.com/archives/2015/09/22/bic-structure-installation.php) & [aauanastas](http://aauanastas.com/iass-pavilion-2015/) Architectural design firm [AAU Anastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpentine-bell) has made something beautiful out of the seemingly everyday with this stunning sculpture made out of simple Bic 'Cristal' pens. Located inside a concert hall in Amsterdam, the 'BIC Cristal' is composed of 10,000 intricately placed BIC pens weaved and arranged together to create a glass-like combination of a [hanging canopy and elegant chandelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev). The geometric patterns present in this work show a focused attention to detail and form, and a deep understanding of the material being worked with. This project was inspired by the idea of creating something extravagant out of the simple design of the [ballpoint pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeon-ballpoint), and also to address current design practices. Concerns about wastefulness and over consumption urged the designers to reuse and transform objects in a sustainable and practical way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Sculptures:** Opportunity to create sustainable sculptures utilizing unexpected materials and designs, driven by concerns around wastefulness and over consumption. - **Innovative Art Installations:** Opportunity to build innovative art installations using ubiquitous products that are transformed into unique an intricate designs, enhancing public spaces - **Attention to Detail Designs:** Opportunity to create designs with the ability to capture attention due to the intricate patterns and geometric forms achieved through ballpoint pen sculptures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Industry:** Incorporate unconventional materials as the medium for creating art pieces resulting in the creation of unique and eco-friendly sculptures. - **Architectural Industry:** Allow the creation of extraordinary installations that can be incorporate in public spaces, buildings, and hotels that can enhance the overall visitor experience. - **Stationery Industry:** Opportunity to offer brands with unique and creative ideas in the use of pens and other writing materials to create innovative industrial designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Minimalist Floating Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Literature-Inspired Pen Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-cristal-pen.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Ceremonious Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aestus-signature-pen.md)