# Iconic Catridge Art Faith Pearson Recreates Pop Culture Moments with Printer Cartridges By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faith-pearson References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5619928/the-best-way-to-recycle-those-damn-printer-cartridges) & [inkandmedialtd](http://www.inkandmedialtd.co.uk/blog/printer_ink_cartridges_art-html/) I am still taken by surprise at what artists like Faith Pearson can come up with. There truly is no limit as to what can be used for the sake of art -- just look at these [artsy printer cartridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-printer). Considering that [ink cartridges will soon be obsolete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) (I can't even recall the last time I printed anything), Faith Pearson puts them into good, creative use. Recreating [iconic film moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma), she also displays a clever sense of humor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Art:** Opportunity to create art using unconventional materials like printer cartridges. - **Sustainable Design:** Innovation in repurposing obsolete items like ink cartridges for artistic purposes. - **Humor in Art:** Exploration of humor as an artistic element in recreating iconic film moments with printer cartridges. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Potential market for unique art supplies made from recycled or repurposed materials. - **Printing and Imaging:** Opportunity for the printing industry to adapt and find new uses for obsolete ink cartridges. - **Entertainment and Media:** Exploration of innovative ways to incorporate humor and pop culture references in media and artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Postal Stamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usps-stamp.md) - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.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) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Cat-Inspired Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-kawaii.md)