# Striking Carpet Sculptures Debbie Lawson Creates Large Animal Sculptures From Persian Rugs By Justin Lam | Published 2018-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debbie-lawson References: [thisiscolossal](https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2018/08/life-size-animals-emerge-from-persian-rugs-in-perception-defying-sculptures-by-debbie-lawson/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/debbie_lawson_artist/) Utilizing old-fashion rugs, British sculptor Debbie Lawson works in both two and three dimensions, creating wild animals with striking detail and structure. Supported by chicken wire, and masking tape, the [Persian carpet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erased-heritage), the animals are meant to create the illusion that the creature is combined with the hanging rug. One of her most popular works showcases a 2.5-meter tall red bear pushing out of a gorgeous red patterned rug. Debbie Lawson, a graduate of the [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phytosymbiosis), recently had these pieces displayed at the academy's summer exhibition. Another one of Lawson's pieces, a Persian Moose, is permanently on display at London's Town Hall hotel. The rest of Lawson's work can be viewed on her website or on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rug Sculptures:** Creating large animal sculptures using Persian rugs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art world. - **Illusion Art:** Utilizing rugs to create the illusion that animals are combined with the hanging rug opens up possibilities for new art forms and experiences. - **Sustainable Upcycling:** Repurposing old-fashioned rugs to create unique sculptures promotes sustainability and offers an innovative approach to interior design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore incorporating rug sculptures to diversify their offerings and attract new audiences. - **Interior Design:** Interior design industry professionals can explore the use of rug sculptures as statement pieces for creating visually stunning and unique spaces. - **Fashion and Textiles:** Incorporating rug sculptures into fashion and textiles can lead to disruptive innovation in wearable art and avant-garde fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Vibrant Snake Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-in-the-grass.md) - [Drought-Awareness Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryland-rug.md) - [70s-Inspired Plush Shag Rags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra-rug-collection.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Artfully Expressive Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-rug-collection.md) - [Layered Landscape Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii.md)