# Skateboard Deck Statues (UPDATE) These Haroshi Wooden Sculptures are Artful and Intricate By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haroshi-wooden-sculptures References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/haroshi/) & [haroshi](http://haroshi.com) These Haroshi wooden sculptures are artful and dynamic in their design. Constructed from [recycled skateboard decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia), these intricate art pieces dare to stand apart thanks to their complexity and awe-inspiring craftsmanship. These stunning pieces are both visually intriguing and undeniably memorable, proving that sustainability and aesthetics can go hand in hand. The Japanese artist known for his three-dimensional creations, sculpts each distinctive piece out of recycled skateboard deck wood, collecting various broken parts and reusing them as a viable art medium. The artist carves stacked skateboard pieces, cutting them into [wooden mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) and then assembling them into a finalized art piece. This complex technique exposes material layering and wood grain while revealing a multitude of intricate patterns. These Haroshi wooden sculptures are vibrant and dynamic, proving highly imaginative in their concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Art Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create intricate and visually stunning art pieces using recycled materials. - **Upcycled Skateboard Decor:** Potential for home decor and interior design industries to incorporate unique and eco-friendly skateboard-inspired products. - **3D Wood Mosaic Art:** Innovation in the field of woodworking, allowing for the creation of intricate patterns and designs using stacked skateboard deck wood. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Incorporating sustainable materials into artistic creations. - **Home Decor:** Integrating upcycled skateboard-inspired products into interior design. - **Woodworking:** Exploring new techniques and materials for creating 3D wood mosaics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md)