# Recycled Spectacle Sculptures 'Sea/See/Saw' is an Art Piece Made Up of 14,000 Eyeglass Lenses By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-09-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeglass-lenses References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2015/08/28/kinetic-sculpture-built-from-14000-eyeglass-lenses/) & [clerc](http://www.clerc.ca/) A [kinetic sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light) in Istanbul has been created using thousands of used eyeglass lenses. This work of art is both visually appealing and vision-aiding as it raises awareness about the services provided by the [Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-stress) (CLERC), where the [recycled lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-eyewear-collection) came from. This center recycles as many lenses as possible to provide glasses for people around the world who are vision-impaired. Those used in this project were unusable for varying reasons. Featured on the front of the Pera Museum in Istanbul, the art installation looks like a giant shimmering surface, mimicking the effect of reflected light on the surface of the sea. The Sea/See/Saw installation was designed by Caitlind Brown and Wayne Garrett. Attracting the interest of those with impaired vision or 20/20, this compelling installation speaks to creative artists, avid recyclers or every day eyeglass wearers alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kinetic Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the potential of kinetic sculptures in creating visually appealing and interactive art installations. - **Eyeglass Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing more efficient and sustainable methods for recycling used eyeglass lenses to address the worldwide need for vision correction. - **Art for Awareness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using art installations to raise awareness about social issues and promote sustainable practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging innovative art techniques and materials to challenge traditional artistic norms and engage audiences in new ways. - **Eyewear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing eco-friendly and socially responsible practices in the production and distribution of eyewear to meet the growing demand for sustainable options. - **Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced recycling technologies and infrastructure to efficiently process and repurpose various waste materials, such as eyeglass lenses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Circular Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shen-sculpture.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md) - [Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama.md)