# Junk Artistry Zac Freeman Turns Trash Into Artistic Treasures By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junk-art2 References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2010/09/zac-freemans-amazing-portraits-made.html) & [zacfreemanart](http://www.zacfreemanart.com/) Artist Zac Freeman collects thrown-away odds and ends to make a series of junk art that ends up looking so amazing, it boggles the mind. The smallest details, all the way down to [button mouths and eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition), make his work stunning and original. The intricate use of these buttons and [random kitchen objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys) will definitely make his artistic expression so unique. In a way, it borders the line of industrialism with modern expressionism to give awesome junk art a more contemporary feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Junk Art:** Zac Freeman's junk art highlights the trend of using discarded items to create unique and sustainable artwork. - **Upcycling:** Freeman's focus on repurposing and upcycling materials showcases a growing trend towards eco-friendly and sustainable art practices. - **Found Object Art:** The use of found objects in Freeman's artwork reflects a trend in the art world towards conceptual and unconventional mediums. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The use of unconventional materials in Freeman's artwork opens up opportunities for innovation and experimentation in the art and design industry. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Freeman's emphasis on repurposing and upcycling materials highlights opportunities for innovation in the environmental sustainability industry. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Freeman's artwork showcases the potential for creative solutions in the recycling and waste management industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Playful Button-Focused Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-mccall.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md)