# Whimsical Coat Hanger Art These Painted Sculptures are Made From an Unlikely Medium By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hanger-art References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2015/04/01/imperfect-clothing-hangers-transformed-into-works-of-art/) & [art-japan.jp](http://art-japan.jp/) This coat hanger art project repurposes damaged or imperfect department store hangers that would otherwise be discarded. While [wooden coat hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-hanger) are considered a luxury for some, few know the truth about the rigorous selection process that most department stores put their hangers through. Even if hangers feature minimal imperfections, they do not make the cut. This realization has inspired a collective of Japanese artists to transform them into [whimsical art pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames). Their wonderful creations will be featured at [Ginza's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-edition-ginza) Nihon Mitsukoshi department store from May 13th to May 19th as part of an exhibition that aims to "merge functional and decorative art while encouraging people to bring more art into their homes, even if into the closet." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 7% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Art:** Creating art from repurposed materials, like damaged coat hangers, promotes sustainability and eco-consciousness. - **Functional Decor:** The fusion of functional and decorative art, as seen in these coat hanger sculptures, offers new possibilities for unique and versatile home decor. - **Upcycling:** The practice of upcycling everyday objects, such as coat hangers, into art showcases the potential for transforming waste into valuable and innovative creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the concept of repurposing materials and incorporating functionality into art to create sustainable and functional art pieces. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of functional decor by developing products that combine aesthetics with practicality and serve as art pieces in themselves. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can embrace the idea of upcycling as a means to reduce waste and promote innovative solutions for repurposing materials in various creative fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md) - [Thin-Wood Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koi-cloths.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperform-hanger.md)