# Trash-Made Animal Art Bordalo II's Immaculate Wildlife Sculptures are Made from Junkyard Scraps By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bordalo-ii References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/09/28/inventive-trash-sculptures-of-animals/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/b0rdalo_ii/?hl=en) Bordalo II, a Portuguese artist, has been crafting sculptures with [unconventional materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis) for years now, with a past project including 'Don't Trust the Media' -- which represented smartphones and television sets as trashcans as a means to convey a message that made clear his quality of the content that's often exuded from them. In a more recent effort, Bordalo II created a series of [wildlife sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures), which seem to have the intent of exposing the environmental stress that so many species are under in current times. One which especially illustrates this is a piece that was done for an international graffiti festival in Tahiti, where Bordalo II presented an installation of a [trash-made turtle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories) swimming on a sea of plastic bottles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** Artists using unconventional materials like junkyard scraps to create sculptures, leading to new opportunities for sustainable and creative art forms. - **Environmental Activism Through Art:** Art as a powerful medium to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote conservation efforts, inspiring artists to create thought-provoking installations. - **Repurposing Waste:** Finding innovative ways to repurpose waste materials into art, contributing to the circular economy and reducing environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art world can embrace upcycled materials and environmental activism to create unique and impactful pieces, attracting eco-conscious audiences. - **Waste Management:** Collaboration opportunities between artists and waste management companies to explore waste repurposing and sustainable solutions for disposal. - **Tourism and Events:** Organizing art festivals and installations focused on environmental issues, attracting visitors interested in sustainable art and fostering eco-tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md)