# Upcycled Container Art The Gestaltkunstwerk Vases Put Your Trash to Good Use By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gestaltkunstwerk-vases References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/markus-linnenbr.php) & [artwareeditions](http://www.artwareeditions.com/artists/artist_ins.php3?artist=95&object=507&view=996) German artist Markus Linnenbrink takes the term "one man's garbage is another man's treasure" to a whole new level with his Gestaltkunstwerk Vases. He literally takes [old pop bottles and juice jugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design) and smothers them with [psychedelic coats of laquer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware) to make some pretty trippy [flower holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase). The Gestaltkunstwerk Vases, which translated to English means "formed artwork", have the appearance as if they were carved from stone, with the laquer giving them a very sturdy appearance. If you would like one of the Gestaltkunstwerk Vases, they are available for order off of his website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and sustainable products by repurposing waste materials. - **Psychedelic Design:** Emerging trend of incorporating vibrant colors and trippy patterns in various art forms, offering new opportunities for self-expression. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Growing demand for eco-friendly and visually appealing home decor products, creating a market for upcycled and environmentally conscious designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can capitalize on the upcycling trend by creating unique pieces of art from discarded materials. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can embrace sustainability by offering a range of upcycled products that appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Green Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop innovative production methods that utilize recycled materials and reduce the environmental impact of their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sculptural Hand-Blown Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-vase.md) - [Sculptural Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md)