# Repurposed Skateboard Art These Art Pieces by Haroshi are Made from Old Skateboards By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skateboards References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/10/02/Skateboard-Sculpture-by-Hiroshi/) & [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2014/09/28/old-skateboards-stacked-shaven-polished-colorful-wooden-mosaic-sculptures/) Taking his love for skateboarding into a whole other realm, artist Haroshi has worked to transform old skateboards into wonderfully artistic and abstract art pieces. Completely unrecognizable from their original form, these [repurposed skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series) have been transformed into glossy and creatively detailed art pieces that mimic pieces of fruit and even video game characters. Combining the beautifully rustic features of skateboards with a crafty and colorful twist, artist Haroshi is able to showcase his love for street sports in a more refined and artistically expressive manner. A great way to incorporate [sustainable techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series) into an art show, these repurposed skateboard pieces will definitely have onlookers amazed at the kinds of things that can be created using unlikely materials such as [skateboard decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Skateboard Art:** Using old skateboards to make artistic and abstract pieces. - **Sustainable Art:** Creating art through the use of sustainable techniques and materials. - **Upcycling Culture:** The trend of upcycling and finding new uses for discarded items like skateboards. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** There is an opportunity in the art industry to incorporate sustainable techniques like upcycling to create art from unlikely materials. - **Skateboarding:** Skateboarding companies can explore new products and partnerships by upcycling discarded skateboards to create unique pieces. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessory companies can create unique and sustainable items by incorporating upcycled skateboard decks into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md)