# Trash Portraits Jane Perkins Creates Beautiful Art With Garbage By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-01-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-perkins References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/01/recycling-artist-creates-portraits-from-trash.php) & [whatsonsouthwest](http://www.whatsonsouthwest.co.uk/article.php?id=25544) As a big fan of Art Attack, I always loved how host British host Neil Buchanan could put together random items to create a massively huge work of art. Fellow Brit, Jane Perkins, has taken this same idea and run to Alaska with it. Stating that she had been inspired by Ecuadorian hairstylists that have taken [broken pieces of jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) and implemented them into their hair designs, Perkins also uses this same process towards her latest works of art. Making beautiful and lifelike portraits out of garbage, Perkins redefines my image of Art Attack. Sorry, Mr. Buchanan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Art:** Creating beautiful artwork using discarded materials presents opportunities for sustainable and innovative artwork. - **Creative Recycling:** Transforming trash into art offers unique opportunities for creativity and environmental consciousness. - **Found Object Art:** Using found objects to create intricate portraits provides a novel approach to artistic expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the potential of upcycled materials to create unique and eco-friendly artworks. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can find opportunities in promoting the reuse and transformation of trash into artistic creations. - **Education and Entertainment:** Educational programs or entertainment companies can incorporate upcycled art to inspire creativity and raise awareness about recycling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Recycled Structural Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rcp2.md)