# Recycled Floral Sculptures Anne ten Donkelaar 'Flower Constructions' Reuse Weathered Material By Jordy E | Published 2012-09-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-constructions References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/anne-ten-donkelaar-flower-constructions) & [anneten.nl](http://anneten.nl/) Anne ten Donkelaar's 'Flower Constructions' make use of magazine bits, [dried leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation), pieces of paper and her very own illustrations. The hodgepodge structures provide an [artistic lesson in recycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis), demonstrating one of the ways in which old materials can be re-purposed and set on display. Flower Constructions appear to be blossoming clusters from a distance. A closer look betrays the [constructed paper origins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita) of the sets. This follows up on Donkelaar's desire to create new perennial breeds, hailing from islands that have yet to be visited by humankind. Donkelaar also takes up interest in the otherworldly, stating that through her work "Weeds become poetry...nature seems to float." She is spot on as viewers are instantly transported to ethereal arenas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Floral Sculptures:** Creating artistic sculptures using recycled materials, showcasing the potential for repurposing and sustainability. - **Hodgepodge Structures:** Utilizing a mix of materials like magazine bits, dried leaves, and paper to create intricate and visually captivating sculptures. - **New Perennial Breeds:** Exploring the concept of creating unique and unseen floral species through innovative artistic expression. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the use of recycled materials in their creations, promoting sustainability and eco-friendly practices. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating recycled floral sculptures into home decor products, providing a unique and eco-conscious element to interior design. - **Craft and DIY:** Encouraging craft enthusiasts to experiment with repurposing materials to create their own floral sculptures, fostering creative expression and resourcefulness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md)