# Paper-Rolled Anatomy The Tissue Series by Lisa Nilsson Should be Used in Science Class By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisa-nilsson References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/02/anatomical-cross-sections-made-with-quilled-paper-by-lisa-nilsson/?) & [lisanilssonart](http://lisanilssonart.com/section/282102_Tissue_Series.html) The Tissue Series by Lisa Nilsson is so anatomically correct that it should be used in medical schools. The human body is a complex system that scientists still don't fully understand, but somehow Nilsson has managed to recreate it using [rolled-up bits of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves). Rolling the paper and putting it all together takes a few weeks because, when viewed up close, the organs have hundreds of tiny pieces. The artist's [attention to detail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) is so precise that when viewed from far away, this piece could easily pass for a diagram from a textbook. Nilsson has now completed several projects using this technique including a brain, torso and even the head and shoulders of a human. So if you're looking to [learn some anatomy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voka-anatomy-pro), study the Tissue Series by Lisa Nilsson for an up-close look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anatomical Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating anatomically accurate sculptures using unconventional materials. - **Paper Crafting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new applications for paper-based art forms, such as in medical education and scientific visualization. - **Attention to Detail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technologies or techniques that allow for precise and intricate creations in various fields, from art to engineering. ### Who This Affects Most - **Medical Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating visual and tactile learning experiences through innovative art and sculpture techniques. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of traditional mediums and materials to create unique and impactful artworks. - **Scientific Visualization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhancing scientific communication and understanding through visually engaging and accurate representations of complex subjects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Human Body Discovery Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-squishy-human-body.md) - [Educational Anatomy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-heart-with-hidden-cells.md) - [Scientifically-Accurate Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-microbiology.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md)