# Stained Glass-Inspired Artwork Artist Eric Standley Creates Stunningly Intricate Paper Sculptures By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eric-standley References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/01/stained-glass-windows-made-from-laser-cut-paper-by-eric-standley/) & [ericstandley.30art](http://ericstandley.30art.com/) Stained glass may already be visually striking, but artist Eric Standley has taken his inspiration and run away with it. Creating incredibly intricate artworks using a laser cutter and stacks of [colorful paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light), Eric Standley sculpts artworks worthy of being placed in cathedrals around the world. An associate professor of [Studio Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaanch-glass-series) and the Foundations of Art and Design Coordinator for the [School of Visual Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dramatic-arts-building) at Virginia Tech, it is no wonder that Eric Standley is talented. Despite the fact that "he sleeps on rare occasions and dreams that with hard work and concentration he might one day become a modernist," as stated in his bio, Eric Standley adheres to the wondrous aesthetic of past practices and prolific works of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intricate Paper Sculptures:** Using a laser cutter and colorful paper, there is an opportunity to create complex and intricate paper sculptures that can be used for various artistic purposes. - **Stained Glass-inspired Art:** The use of stained glass as inspiration can lead to innovative artwork that combines traditional techniques with modern materials and tools. - **Laser Cutting in Art:** The adoption of laser cutting technology in the art world opens up new possibilities for creating detailed and precise artworks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of intricate paper sculptures and stained glass-inspired art to create unique and visually stunning pieces. - **Education:** Educational institutions, particularly those offering art and design programs, can incorporate the use of laser cutting technology to teach students new techniques and foster innovation in art creation. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore incorporating intricate paper sculptures and stained glass-inspired art as unique and visually captivating elements in architectural spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Scientifically-Accurate Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-microbiology.md)