# Lively Paper Sculptures Bronia Sawyer Fashions Breathtaking Sculptures Out of Old Books By Jason Soy | Published 2011-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronia-sawyer References: [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/18328/flying-above-the-paper-clouds/) & [littlebookbird](http://www.littlebookbird.co.uk/) There’s been a huge [papercraft movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) in the past decade, with online communities showcasing magnificent artworks to others on the Internet, but none of them look quite like these Bronia Sawyer folded paper pieces. Bronia Sawyer uses old book and magazine pages to “sculpt” her works and as you can see, her pieces are vivacious and quite animated. It's really remarkable the way Sawyer layers her paper, as the final visual effect is reminiscent of whimsical brush strokes as opposed to folded pieces of paper. Avian creatures are Sawyer’s specialty, but she also takes on the task of crafting underwater sea creatures as well. In addition, Bronia Sawyer doesn’t just limit herself to [paper sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille) either, as she’s even crafted some of these paper projects into [wearable jewelery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Papercraft Art:** Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing interest in papercraft art and provide innovative products or services in this space. - **Upcycling:** Potential for businesses to utilize old books and magazines to create unique and sustainable art pieces, tapping into the upcycling trend. - **Whimsical Art:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to the demand for whimsical art by incorporating playful and animated elements into their creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for art supply companies to develop eco-friendly and specialized materials for papercraft art. - **Online Marketplaces:** Potential for online marketplaces to create a dedicated category for upcycled and handmade art, offering a platform for artists like Bronia Sawyer. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion and accessory brands to collaborate with artists like Bronia Sawyer to create unique, wearable art pieces made from folded paper. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md)