# Pencil People Sculptures Federico Uribe Crafts Humanoid Beings Using Writing Utensils By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/federico-uribe1 References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/portraits-with-pencils-by-federico-uribe) & [federicouribe](http://www.federicouribe.com/) They may not have the most lifelike resemblance to human beings, but these sculptures by Federico Uribe are still rather impressive when you consider his media of choice is pencils. Through careful arrangement and binding of writing utensils, the Miami-based artist crafts bizarre mannequins that are infinitely interesting to look at. His crutch of being unable to accurately replicate human faces actually works in his favor as it gives his creations character and a distinct look that’s unique to Uribe and him alone. One has to wonder how many pencil crayons go into making each sculpture. It will fascinate some to find out Federico Uribe started out as a painter. By 1996, however, he abandoned brushes and was inspired to make art instead with everyday objects. He aptly points out that, although his work is classified as sculpting, he actually builds and weaves his creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pencil Sculptures:** Embracing unconventional materials like pencils for sculptures offers an opportunity for artists to create unique, eye-catching pieces. - **Characterful Creations:** Incorporating imperfections and a distinct look in sculptures can result in intriguing and memorable artworks. - **Object-based Sculpting:** Exploring sculpting techniques that involve building and weaving everyday objects can lead to innovative and unconventional forms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can harness the trend of using unconventional materials in sculptures to create captivating and standout artworks. - **Craft and Hobby Market:** The craft and hobby market can capitalize on the demand for unique and characterful creations by offering materials and tools specifically designed for object-based sculpting. - **Home Décor:** The home décor industry can feature pencil sculptures as distinctive and conversation-worthy pieces that add an artistic touch to living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md)