# Recycled Portraits Derek Gores Finds New Use for Scrap Material By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derek-gores References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2011/01/06/derek-gores-recycled-collage-art/) & [derekgores](http://www.derekgores.com/) Florida-based artist Derek Gores has an impressive series of collages made entirely out of recycled material. By using [recycled magazines, labels and other material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/know-new-plastic), he creates unique portraits of people. Interestingly, the pieces don't have a rustic junkyard appearance. Instead, his artwork is colorful and hardly looks like it was made out of recycled material. More of his amazing work can be viewed on his personal website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Art:** Using recycled materials to create unique artworks, providing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for art creation. - **Sustainable Design:** Adopting an eco-friendly approach in design, leading to innovative products and solutions that reduce environmental impact. - **Circular Economy:** Promoting a circular economy by transforming waste materials into a resource, reducing waste and creating new business opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can transform the traditional way of art creation into a sustainable and innovative industry by adopting eco-friendly materials and techniques. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can redesign its products to incorporate recycled materials and promote sustainable fashion, leading to a more circular economy and eco-friendly fashion industry. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Advertising and marketing industry can incorporate recycled materials in their designs to create innovative ads that promote sustainable solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Upcycled Veneer Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-george-collection.md)