# Construction Material Artworks Artist Maggie Haas Explores Idea of Transition and Impermanence By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maggie-haas References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/04/30/maggie-haas-everyday-impermanence/) & [maggiehaas](http://www.maggiehaas.com/) Maggie Haas, an artist currently residing in San Francisco, California, as an art resident at The Lab, creates artworks that revolve around unfinished and discarded objects. Particularly drawn to construction materials, her work is a quiet combination of drawing, object-making and installation. Although unassuming at first, Maggie Haas's sculptures are poetically thought-provoking as they encourage people to think about them in and out of the context they once existed in. Armed with an acute sense of color and composition, Maggie Haas manages to use her surroundings as both a medium and a platform for her work. In fact, her latest solo show is comprised of sculptures made from material found in The Lab studio. Starkly elegant, Maggie Haas' addresses the idea of transition and impermanence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transition and Impermanence:** Artists exploring the concept of transition and impermanence through their artwork can disrupt the traditional perception of permanence in various industries, such as architecture and design. - **Reuse and Upcycling:** The use of discarded and unfinished objects in artwork can inspire innovative approaches to reuse and upcycling in industries like waste management and manufacturing. - **Integration of Medium and Surroundings:** Artists incorporating their surroundings as a medium can spark disruptive ideas for immersive experiences in industries such as entertainment and retail. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Exploring the concept of transition and impermanence can lead to innovative architectural designs that adapt to changing environments. - **Design:** Artists using discarded materials in their work can inspire designers to create sustainable and eco-friendly products that contribute to a circular economy. - **Waste Management:** The concept of reuse and upcycling in artwork can inspire innovative waste management practices that reduce landfill waste and promote resource conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Raw Material Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-material-object.md) - [Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staged-show.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md)