# Everyday Papier-Mache Sculptures American Artist Emilia Brintnall Creates Nostalgic Works of Art By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilia-brintnall References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/02/14/emilia-brintnalls-whimsical-papier-mache-sculptures/) & [emiliabrintnall](http://www.emiliabrintnall.com/) Emilia Brintnall has managed to capture the hearts of many with her insanely adorable collection of [papier-mache sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). Drawing inspiration from the everyday to the whimsical, her artworks are hard to not fall in love with, even if the [child-like cartoonish aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child) is not usually to one's liking. Emilia Brintnall manages to imbue each piece with a [nostalgic sense of imagination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) and creativity that few will be able to resist. Looking at her work is like taking a walk down memory lane. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Emilia Brintnall is a member of the Space 1026 art gallery and co-op. Whether she depicts a mundane pair of socks, vibrant fruits or a fantastical animal, her work is captivating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Papier-mache Art:** Papier-Mache art is gaining popularity, providing opportunities for artists to create unique and imaginative works of art. - **Nostalgic Aesthetic:** The popularity of the nostalgic aesthetic has created a demand for artwork that elicits feelings of reminiscence and fondness for the past. - **Whimsical Art:** The trend towards whimsical art that evokes a sense of playfulness and imagination is creating opportunities for artists to create unique and lighthearted pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can take advantage of the growing interest in papier-mache art by supporting artists working in this medium. - **Home Decor:** Papier-Mache sculptures can fill a gap in the home decor industry for unique and playful art pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia and imagination. - **Children's Products:** The trend towards whimsical and playful art can be leveraged by the children's products industry to create toys, decor, and other products that appeal to children's imaginations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md)