# Deceptive Garbage Sculptures From the Street by Tom Pfannerstill is Made Up of Wooden Creations By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-street References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/13/This-Isnt-Trash-But-Painted-Wood/) & [tpfannerstill](http://tpfannerstill.com/) Although the From the Street art series looks as though it is made up of [trash collected from around urban cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy), the sculpture are actually [carved out of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funeral-for-a-tree). Utterly deceptive, It is easy to mistake them due to how detailed each piece is. From aged paint to convincing tears and even [paper-like consistencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti), the sculptures would fool anyone into thinking that a gallery has simply let itself go. Created by Tom Pfannerstill, an artist born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and based in Louisville, Kentucky, the From the Street art series is made with nothing more than acrylic paint and enamel on basswood. The artist writes, "I see them as ‘memento mori’, reminders of mortality and the corresponding corollary ‘carpe diem’." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Deceptive Garbage Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists to create innovative sculptures that challenge perception and reality by using unconventional materials. - **Urban Trash Art:** Opportunity for artists to repurpose urban waste into visually striking sculptures, transforming trash into thought-provoking art. - **Mixed Media Illusions:** Opportunity to explore the intersection of different artistic mediums, combining materials like wood, paint, and other elements to create deceptive sculptures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists can capitalize on the trend by pushing the boundaries of traditional sculpture techniques and materials, creating unique and captivating artworks. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend can inspire designers to find innovative ways to transform waste materials into functional and aesthetically pleasing objects, promoting sustainability and reducing waste. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Curators and gallery owners can organize exhibitions featuring deceptive sculptures, providing a platform for artists to showcase their talent and challenge perceptions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md)