# Recycled 3D Sphere Art 'Moons of Jupiter' by Mark Castator Transforms Trash into True Art By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moons-of-jupiter References: [thisiscolossal](http://thisiscolossal.com/2011/05/scrap-metal-planets/) & [markcastator](http://www.markcastator.com/Site/the_moons_of_jupiter.html) The 'Moons of Jupiter' project by artist Mike Castator is a collection of planetlike spheres made from [scraps of old pieces of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware) from previous projects. These scraps, or "droppings" as the artist calls them, have been used to construct dozens of different [sphere-shaped objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-collection) in a wide variety of sizes. While the artist prefers to feature the spheres in [sets of three at his exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme), pieces from the 'Moons of Jupiter' collection can be purchased individually and are available on the artist's website. Castator's work has been featured in a number of museums and exhibits including the Walker Fine Art show in Denver and the Winterowd Fine Art show in Sante Fe. This collection demonstrates Mark Castator's uncanny ability to transform something old into original pieces of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Art:** Exploring the art of transforming waste materials into valued possessions. - **3D Printing Art:** Creating masterpiece art pieces using sophisticated 3D printing technology. - **Sustainable Art:** Creating artworks that not only beautify space but also promote sustainability and environmental conservation. ### Where This Applies - **Art Industry:** Adopting sustainable and innovative practices to create unique and valuable art pieces. - **Waste Management Industry:** Collaborating with artists and creative individuals to explore the use of waste materials in art creation. - **Green Technology Industry:** Developing eco-friendly 3D printing technologies and materials to promote sustainable and responsible art production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Solar System Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solar-system-in-a-sphere.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-traveler.md) - [Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-relics.md) - [Miniature Spherical Replica Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sphere.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md)