# Vandalized Print Collages Book-Cuts and Tree-Cuts by Francesca Lowe Finds Beauty in Destruction By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-cuts-and-tree-cuts-by-francesca-lowe References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/book-cuts-tree-cuts-by-francesca-lowe) & [francescalowe](http://francescalowe.com/) Book-Cuts and Tree-Cuts by Francesca Lowe is a bold art exhibition by the collage artist. Finding beauty in destruction, Lowe trades in her large-scale canvases for the pages of books. Layering colors and images, the artist cuts away at book pages to reveal a slew of multi-dimensional facets. Visitors are able to see these captivating creations in person at The Rifflemaker Gallery in London. The 3D collages focus in on key elements found in a book or magazine page. Erased and cut away, irrelevant imagery and information is removed to reveal what is important and desired. Book-Cuts and Tree-Cuts by Francesca Lowe is a memorable art show drawing its viewers in with carefully displayed collages that are both distinctive and visually intriguing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Book-cut Art:** The creation of art by cutting and layering book pages can disrupt traditional methods of artistic expression. - **Multi-dimensional Collages:** Adding layers to collages can create visual interest and disrupt the traditional flatness of a typical collage. - **Selective Cutting:** Cutting away irrelevant information to reveal what is important can disrupt the traditional way of presenting information in art or design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The book-cutting technique can be adopted by artists to create unique and visually stunning artwork that can disrupt the traditional methods of art expression. - **Publishing:** The cutting and layering of book pages can lead to the creation of visually captivating book designs, disrupting the traditional way books are designed. - **Graphic Design:** Selective cutting of information in design can lead to a sleek, clean and modern look that can disrupt traditional graphic design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-beauty.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Artful British Craftsmanship Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assemblage-7-lost-and-found-ii.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md)