# Upcycled Monster Sculptures This Artist Turns Trash Into Canvas-Like Stages for Monster Sculptures By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvaslike References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/380734/Artist-Creates-Painted-Sculptures-Of-Cute-Monsters-On-Discarded-Objects/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/stevecasino/) These clever sculptures are actually pieces of discarded trash, which have been transformed into canvas-like platforms to create quirky life-like monsters. Artist Steve Casino is known for creating [sculptures from found objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) such as peanut shells. However, for this particular collection he makes use of physical pieces of garbage, which would otherwise end up in a landfill. The quirky monsters are created from old headphones, dental floss, empty lighters and other objects. Each piece of artwork is sculpted and hand-painted to give new life to the discarded objects. Each piece of artwork is displayed on the artist's social media platforms such as [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop). The quirky monsters are then captioned with an appropriate line. For example, Steve used an empty stick of 'Secret' deodorant and captioned it "'My little Secret is a rather large one." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Art:** Opportunity for artists to transform discarded objects into unique and innovative artworks. - **Sustainability in Art:** Growing trend of using trash and waste materials as a creative medium, encouraging environmental awareness and recycling. - **Social Media Art:** Increasing use of social media platforms by artists to showcase and promote their unique art creations made from unconventional materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Potential for art galleries, museums, and art collectors to embrace and exhibit upcycled artworks made from discarded materials. - **Waste Management and Recycling:** Opportunity for waste management companies to partner with artists to promote sustainable practices and create value from discarded objects. - **Social Media Marketing:** Rising demand for social media marketing services customized for artists and creative individuals to effectively reach and engage with their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md)