# Ceramic Dust Art This Designer Completely Transforms the Idea of Dirty Dust Bunnies By Michael Plishka | Published 2015-01-24 | Updated 2015-02-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-ceramic-art References: [materia.nl](http://materia.nl/article/dust-matters/) & [lucielibotte](http://www.lucielibotte.com/Dust-Matter-s) Designer Lucie Libotte see dust as more than just something to be swept away and hidden under our furniture and the corners of a home. She actually creates [ceramic art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin) with it, conveying the value of dust as an indicator of our environment, showing how it reflects our daily life and traces. By coating a [ceramic piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project) with the dust, and then placing it in a kiln to fire it, the extreme heat burns off the organic parts of the dust and fuses the inorganic parts to the ceramic. The results are a remarkable mixture of [charcoal grays and colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-collection) that are unique to the location and journey and the dust has undergone. Pictures courtesy of http://materia.nl/article/dust-matters/ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ceramic Dust Art:** Using dust as a medium in ceramic art shows the potential for sustainable and unconventional artmaking. - **Sustainable Artmaking:** Incorporating natural, readily available resources in art challenges traditional art materials and processes. - **Environmental Awareness Art:** Highlighting the presence and value of dust in the environment through art can raise awareness about sustainability and the impact of everyday life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate unconventional and sustainable materials like dust to create unique and meaningful works. - **Environmental Conservation:** Environmental organizations can sponsor dust art installations to advocate for greater attention to sustainable living practices. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can use ceramic dust art pieces to provide a unique and environmentally conscious option for customers seeking decorative pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Industrial Duct Work Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-series-chairs.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [AI-Driven Ceramic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texttoclay.md) - [French Form Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doux-collection.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md)