# Recycled Skateboard Artwork Artisit Haroshi Constructs Techicolor Sculptures Using Old Skateboards By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haroshi References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/artistes/haroshi-skateboard/) & [haroshi](http://haroshi.com/artworks/) Japanese artist Haroshi has turned his love for the popular past time skateboarding into beautiful sculptures. Ever since his younger years, artist Haroshi has always been fond of skateboarding and was an avid boarder. His love for the ride has inspired his art works ever since then and he has been turning the influence into [upcycled abstract sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). Using [broken and unusable decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1), this amazing artist assembles layers to create his sculptures like the wooden mosaic formed in three dimensions of color pixels. Each element of his work is either cut out in different shapes or is kept in their original form and shaven to form the final masterpiece. To this very day Haroshi skates and uses his artwork to express his love for [skate culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Skateboards:** Haroshi's artwork demonstrates the trend of upcycling discarded skateboard decks into art sculptures. - **Techicolor Sculptures:** Haroshi's use of vibrant colors and 3D mosaic techniques points to the trend of creating colorful and innovative sculptures. - **Skate Culture Art:** Haroshi's focus on skateboarding as a source of inspiration highlights the trend of incorporating popular culture into art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Companies in the art and design industry can explore innovative ways to upcycle materials and create unique pieces of art like Haroshi's sculptures. - **Skateboarding and Sports:** Skateboarding and sports companies can collaborate with artists to create products that showcase the art and culture of skateboarding. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate upcycled skateboards into their products to create sustainable and unique fashion accessories like jewelry or bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-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) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md)