# Disheveled Book Art The Forests of the Future Uses Old, Hoarded Books to Create Art By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forests-of-the-future References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/360843/Artist-Turns-Old-Books-Into-Unique-Pieces-Of-Gorgeous-Wall-Art/) & [simpleintrigue](http://simpleintrigue.com/) By removing the back binding from books, artist Keri Muller unfastens [old books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book) and gives them a new lease on life in her wall art series titled, 'Forests of the Future.' Made of [abandoned objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery) and "hoarded" books, both new and old, Muller creates a remarkable collection of art by [folding and sticking together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) one side of pages to the other, while others are cut up or unfurled to create a dizzying spectacle that, when viewed from above, look like circular handheld fans. Some of her works from Forests of the Future, when stacked and layered on top of each other, create magnificent hues of white, black and aged brown to produce works such as the continent of Africa, a bird, an antelope and other abstract, thought-provoking pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Book Art:** Artists and designers are using old, abandoned books to create stunning works of art and furniture. - **Circular Design:** Designers are incorporating circular design principles to reduce waste and create sustainable products and materials. - **Multifunctional Art:** Artists are creating works with multiple functions, such as serving as both a piece of art and a piece of furniture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate upcycling and circular design principles into their creations to create sustainable and visually stunning pieces. - **Furniture:** Furniture makers can create pieces that serve multiple functions, such as doubling as both art and furniture. - **Book Recycling:** Companies focused on book recycling can explore new ways to upcycle old books into works of art or furniture instead of simply shredding them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Natural Material-Transformed Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borrowed-earth-collaborative.md)