# Stacked Paper Portraits This Kris Trappenier Art is Insanely Intricate By Olivia123 | Published 2011-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kris-trappenier References: [thisiscolossal](http://thisiscolossal.com/2011/06/ridiculously-detailed-spray-paint-and-stencil-work-by-kris-trappeniers/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/kristrappeniers/) These extremely detailed portraits by Kris Trappenier are deceiving to the eyes; while they may appear to be painted, they are anything but. Believe it or not, these intricate portrayals of people are completely constructed from paper stencils and cans of spray paint. Trappenier carefully slices his paper faces with small tools using extreme precision. Once these skeletal stencils are complete, he shades and colors them with black spray paint to emphasize the features. The final products are [lifelike, resembling real photographic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). Paper prodigy Kris Trappenier resides in Belgium, and considers himself a [paper sculptor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst). These amazing works of art push the boundaries of paper like no other. The paper portraits are mind-bafflingly beautiful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 52% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paper Sculpture:** Developing intricate sculptures using paper as the main medium presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry. - **Precision Stenciling:** Advancements in precision stenciling techniques using small tools and extreme precision can revolutionize the field of visual arts and graphic design. - **Realistic Spray Painting:** Exploring new techniques and materials for creating realistic images through the use of spray paint offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fine arts industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation potential of paper sculpture and precision stenciling techniques. - **Visual Arts:** Incorporating innovative precision stenciling techniques can revolutionize the visual arts industry, allowing for the creation of highly detailed and realistic artworks. - **Fine Arts:** Embracing new techniques and materials like realistic spray painting can lead to disruptive innovation in the fine arts industry, enabling artists to create lifelike images with depth and intricacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.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) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md)