# Literal Junkyard Dogs Leo Sewell Creates Amazing Art Out of Philadelphia Trash By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-sewell References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/leo-sewell-ans-his-incredible-junk-sculptures.html) & [leosewell.net](http://www.leosewell.net/) What most people see as junk, Leo Sewell sees as art. The artist from Philadelphia stalks the streets, looking for loose odds and ends that he carefully crafts into [stunning sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). Leo Sewell has built everything, from dinosaurs to dogs, using items like corn-holders and campaign buttons. Leo Sewell's art is easy to appreciate and fun to check out. I'd take a stegosaurus made of junk over a pretentious [eco-sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series) anytime. **Implications** - My favorite of these eco-conscious creations has got to be the Leo Sewell teddy bear, which has such a cutesy appearance that I'm tempted to snuggle with the thing even though it's made from waste. Maybe if you hug it quick enough, the dirt won't rub off on you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-art:** Art that is created using recycled materials or found objects, presenting an opportunity for more sustainable and environmentally conscious artistic practices. - **Upcycling:** The process of repurposing discarded materials into new products or works of art, presenting a unique opportunity for businesses to create environmentally friendly yet innovative products. - **Found Object Art:** The creation of art using objects that are found and repurposed, opening doors for creatives to utilize unconventional materials in their art and design. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art world has an opportunity to embrace environmentally friendly and innovative practices by utilizing recycled or found materials in their creations. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to create new designs that incorporate upcycled materials or found objects, leading to more sustainable practices and unique fashion statements. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the use of found objects and upcycled materials in their products, presenting an opportunity for more unique and eco-friendly designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Queer Storytelling Sculptural Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-sticky-series.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md)