# 3D Narrative Paper Scenes The Jodi Harvey-Brown Book Sculptures are Thrillingly Adventurous By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jodi-harveybrown-book-sculptures References: [weburbanist](http://weburbanist.com/2012/12/13/stories-jump-out-of-the-pages-with-3d-book-sculptures/) & [jodiharvey-brown](http://www.jodiharvey-brown.com/book-sculptures.html) Even those who cannot read can still appreciate the excitement and thrill in the stories represented by the Jodi Harvey-Brown Book Sculptures. Each sculpture tells a different tale, some of heroism and great feats of valor, others of danger and adventure and still others of drama and romance. The [narrative pieces are constructed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) using [pages torn right out of books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks), literally giving the words shape and imbuing them with visual meaning. With details such as [dragons, pirates, stormy seas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog), peaceful forests and more leaping right out of the pages at you, the Jodi Harvey-Brown Book Sculptures make you want to grab hold of some of the books in order to find out what happens next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Narrative Paper Sculptures:** The blend of storytelling and visual art creates an innovative form of immersive experience. - **Upcycling Books:** The repurposing of old books into art highlights the environmental and creative potential of waste reduction. - **Interactive Book-based Entertainment:** Blending the tactile experience of reading with visual and physical art builds novel ways of engaging with stories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Opportunities exist for artists and sculptors to add new dimensions to traditional storytelling through creative use of materials. - **Publishing:** Exploring new ways of presenting literature through mixed media can offer a fresh spin on reading and book marketing. - **Museums and Exhibitions:** Museums and exhibitions can use narrative paper sculptures to showcase the creative potential of repurposing old books to engage new audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Distinctive Dragon-Themed Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinctive-dragonthemed-books-dragonborn-features-illustrative-end-pages-a.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Block Puzzled Book Nooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-book-nook.md)