# Crumpled Paper Sculptures Miki Kubota's Crumpled Paper Sculptures are Amazing By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumpled-paper-sculptures References: [mikikubota](http://mikikubota.com/) Miki Kubota takes regular 2D images and replicates and recreates them in her [3D crumpled paper sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-crease-extended). These sculptures are created by crumpling 2D prints that are then turned into larger pieces. The main issue is being able to recognize where the original image lies, versus the actual sculpture that is created thereafter. Kubota has taken images of humans, dolls and animals and has reproduced and magnified them to a larger degree. one of her most interesting pieces is a [paper sculptured life-sized vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture). Kubota says the actual process is difficult for viewers because of the act of surprise and understanding the relationship between the image and the sculpture. Her sculptures vary in size and detail. You can check out more of Miki Kubota's sculptures on her website or gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Paper Sculptures:** The trend of creating 3D sculptures using crumpled paper opens up opportunities for innovative artists to explore new forms and textures. - **Replicating 2D Images:** The trend of replicating 2D images in 3D paper sculptures presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the art and design industry to create unique and immersive art experiences. - **Surprising Transformations:** The trend of surprising transformations in crumpled paper sculptures creates opportunities for artists to challenge viewers' perceptions and push the boundaries of traditional art forms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace the use of crumpled paper sculptures to offer customers unique and visually captivating art pieces. - **Craft Supplies:** The craft supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of crumpled paper sculptures by providing innovative tools and materials specifically designed for creating 3D paper sculptures. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase crumpled paper sculptures as a disruptive and engaging form of art, attracting a diverse audience and sparking conversations around the boundaries of traditional art. ## 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) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.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) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)