# Clever Currency Sculptures Money Pieces by Kristi Malakoff is a Series of Cash Creations By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/money-pieces-by-kristi-malakoff References: [faithistorment.blogspot](http://faithistorment.blogspot.com/2012/03/money-pieces-by-kristi-malakoff.html) & [kristimalakoff](http://www.kristimalakoff.com/Money) Money Pieces by Kristi Malakoff is a series of intricate and incredible [paper sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves) made from cash bills from various international currencies. Kristi Malakoff is a Canadian visual artist who works mostly with paper and also makes [flower installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories), stamp pieces, drawings and large-scale installations that include 'Swarm,' which is a butterfly wall. Noteworthy inclusions in the Money Pieces by Kristi Malakoff series include a loon and robin sculpture, made from outdated Canadian $5 and $50 bills. There is a church with a steeple and a log-burning cabin both made from Canadian $100 bills and intriguing contributions using Turkish and Nicaraguan money. Malakoff also has several [origami-type stars and geometric sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box) in addition to bringing to life the cultural scenes represented on the cash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Paper Sculptures:** Creating intricate paper sculptures using various currencies presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art and design industry. - **Upcycling Currency:** Exploring the artistic potential of outdated and unused cash bills opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the recycling and sustainability sector. - **Cultural Representation:** Using different international currencies to depict cultural scenes offers a chance for disruptive innovation in promoting cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Incorporating currency as a medium for art pieces introduces disruptive innovation opportunities in the traditional art market. - **Recycling and Sustainability:** Transforming old cash bills into intricate sculptures contributes to disruptive innovation efforts in sustainable practices and waste reduction. - **Cross-cultural Communication:** Utilizing international currencies to symbolize cultural scenes presents disruptive innovation possibilities in the global communication and education sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.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 Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md)