# Denim Cityscape Art Ian Berry Art Creates Blue Hued Urban Scenes By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ian-berry-art References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ian-berry-denimu-denim-paintings) & [denimu](http://denimu.com/page9.htm) Ian Berry art re-purposes otherwise [discarded denim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) and turns it into glorified masterpieces. Berry came up with the idea of manifesting paintings out of denim from a trip back home where he found a pile of jeans. He manipulates the fabric to create [color-blocked scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-production). The art works are absolutely astonishing and range in different shades of blue from dark indigo to acid wash. Berry transforms normal scenes by adding a textural element and experimenting with techniques such as cutting, pasting, gluing and making stencils. The final product of the strenuous labor is some incredible [cityscapes made of inventive materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Ian Berry art is changing the denim game and proving no item can go to waste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Denim Artistry:** Innovative artists are transforming denim into unique works of art through creative techniques and repurposing. - **Sustainable Fashion:** By upcycling discarded denim, artists are contributing to the growing trend of sustainable and eco-friendly fashion. - **Textile Recycling:** The use of recycled textiles in art and fashion is on the rise, providing opportunities for innovative companies in the textile and waste management industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Incorporating repurposed denim into fashion design offers a unique selling point and aligns with consumer demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **Fine Art:** Exploring techniques and materials beyond traditional paint and canvas can disrupt the fine art industry and open up new artistic possibilities. - **Waste Management:** Developing new technologies and processes to efficiently and effectively recycle textiles can disrupt the waste management industry and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Denim-Wrapped Private Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstar-raw1.md) - [Denim-Covered Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-nuriev.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Eco-Friendly Denim Dyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-dye.md) - [Denim-Upholstered Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denimupholstered-sofas.md) - [Sculpted Denim Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomic-denim.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Textural Panelling Denim Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boro-pack.md)