# Corked Colosseum Sculptures Ciro Califano Creates Unique Pieces By Josh Mears | Published 2011-12-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-cork-colliseum References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/italian-sculptor-creates-miniature-colosseum-with-10000-corks.html) & [designersdepot.noelevz](http://designersdepot.noelevz.com/corks-masterpieces-by-ciro-califano/) You may think the bottle of wine is done when finishing the last drop, but Ciro Califano, a 61-year-old man from the Italian city of Nocera may make you think otherwise. The artist has turned 10,000 [used wine corks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka) into one of the most beautiful, resourceful models ever seen. Circo Califano is a former postal worker who has spent most of his time traveling between Milan and Naples, and has always had a dream of using his artistic abilities. The [10,000 wine corks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium) did not all come from Califano, but his son who owns a [local restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotterdam-urban-winery). This is not the first creation of corks he has made, but it may be his best, and is the one he is most proud of. His talent is undeniable, and viewers are bound to admire his passion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to create unique pieces by utilizing discarded materials like wine corks. - **Sustainable Sculptures:** As environmental concerns continue to rise, there is a trend for sculptures and installations made from eco-friendly materials. - **Circular Economy Art:** Artists can contribute to the circular economy by creating art with used materials, giving them a new purpose and extending their life cycle. ### Where This Applies - **Wine Industry:** The wine industry can explore new collaborations with artists, using their products in creative projects like sculptures and installations rather than discarding wine corks. - **Art Industry:** The art industry can champion eco-friendly art, incentivizing artists to use sustainable materials in their artworks and installations. - **Hospitality Industry:** Restaurants and bars can leverage their waste as a creative resource by partnering with local artists and upcyclers to create beautiful and unique pieces with discarded materials like wine corks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cortex.md) - [Cork Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guillaume-delvigne.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Cork Bathroom Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-seating.md) - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Artistic Wine Opener Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-wine-opener.md) - [Modular Architectural Wine Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrique-bottle-holder.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)