# Crystal-Covered Toilet Paper Mauro Perucchetti's Life-Sized Swarovski Encrusted Figures By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-sized-swarovski-encrusted-figures References: [yayeveryday](http://yayeveryday.com/post/6932) & [mauroperucchetti](http://www.mauroperucchetti.com/) The life-sized [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller)-encrusted figures by artists Mauro Perucchetti are breathtakingly wondrous. The 210 cm tall soldier resembles an Academy Award statue and 'The Precious One’ and ‘The Little Precious One’ is a seated figure with giant syringe-filled afro while the other is a teenager who subversively gives the world the finger. All of the sculptures are made of fibreglass covered in [Swarovski crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-and-erewhon). Perucchetti encrusted a [toilet-roll holder and the toilet paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forevr-roll) to send a message about useless (perhaps even injurious) luxury. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Crystal-encrusted Art:** Artists can incorporate crystals to elevate traditional art into something unique and visually striking. - **Subversive Sculptures:** Sculptors can create pieces that challenge social norms and provoke strong emotions in viewers. - **Luxury Commentary:** Artists can use luxury materials like Swarovski crystals to satirize the excesses of consumer culture and the fetishization of wealth. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** Fine artists can experiment with different materials and techniques to create pieces that are visually and thematically engaging, like Swarovski-encrusted sculptures. - **Sculpture:** Sculptors can push the boundaries of their craft by creating controversial pieces that challenge viewers and spark debate. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can incorporate social commentary into their products to appeal to consumers who are skeptical of the excesses of consumer culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Crystal-Encrusted Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakley-x-swarovski.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Crystal-Embellished Earwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-x-loop.md)