# Sleek Shredded Bill Basins The Money Bowls by Arthur Analts and Rudolph Strelis Transform Cash By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/money-bowls-by-arthur-analts-and-rudolph-strelis References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/06/14/money-bowls-by-arthur-analts-and-rudolph-strelis/) & [analts](http://www.analts.com/) For someone who has more money than they know what to do with, the Money Bowls by Arthur Analts and Rudolph Strelis should be their next splurge. London-based artists Analts and Strelis have created a series of [bowls made from shredded cash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter) and cold hard currency. The bank notes used to create these mortars, have already been taken out of circulation -- if you were thinking of an entrepreneurial endeavor -- and destroyed and later acquired by the [Bank of England](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-home-charity). The artists have calculated the total cash value of banks notes that are needed to create the different sizes of bowls; the smaller bowls take £1000 worth of notes and the larger ones need a whopping £3000 worth of notes. The production of these bowls includes a process similar to papier-mache where the raw materials -- money, in this case -- are tightly packed and bonded together using resin. Each dish is lined with a white gel-like coat and the most interesting aspect of its design is the [conical shape of the bowl's base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eternos-serving-bowl), which allows the bowls to spin -- apparently, they can rotate for upwards of two minutes. The symbolism that artists place on the spinning dish is that it reflects "the change and rotation of the cash rate." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Upcycled Currency Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to transform shredded currency into unique and valuable creations. - **Sustainable Materials in Design:** Growing demand for products made from unconventional materials like shredded cash, highlighting the potential for eco-friendly innovation. - **Symbolism in Consumer Goods:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to products that convey deeper meaning and symbolism, opening up opportunities for meaningful and thought-provoking designs. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the use of unconventional materials like shredded cash to create unique and impactful pieces. - **Sustainable Products:** Eco-friendly and upcycled products made from unconventional materials, such as shredded cash, can cater to the growing demand for sustainable goods. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can incorporate symbolism and unique materials like shredded cash to create exclusive and high-value products for affluent consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Mushroom-Based Fruit Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-fruit-bowl.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md) - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Imperfect Pasta Bowl Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-bowl.md)