# Marbled Paper Fasces Joel Cooper Makes Paper Look Like Stones for her Creative Sculptures By Annie Ho | Published 2010-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joel-cooper References: [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/9559/elaborate-orgami-masks/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/origamijoel/) Joel Cooper just made paper art rad! All the [origami pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture) that you see in this gallery are each made out of a single sheet of paper. Joel Cooper used a specific type of paper for his creations, and folded it in a way that mades the piece look like it’s [made out of stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti)—marble, or something along those lines. I wonder how long it takes Joel Cooper to make his [unique papercraft art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake), and when he can teach me how to do it! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paper Art:** Exploring innovative ways to manipulate paper to create visually stunning and unique art forms. - **Origami Sculptures:** Combining the ancient art of origami with modern design techniques to create intricate and realistic sculptures. - **Paper as Stone:** Transforming the humble material of paper into artistic creations that mimic the appearance of stone. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trend of paper art and origami sculptures to create captivating and unconventional artworks. - **Craft and DIY:** Crafters and DIY enthusiasts can explore the potential of transforming paper into stone-like textures and patterns for various projects. - **Home Decor:** Interior designers and home decor manufacturers can incorporate paper art and sculptures that resemble stone into their product offerings for a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Paper Mable-Made Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-home.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragraphic-in-four-stacks.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md)