# Mythical Matchstick Creatures 'Out of the Ashes' by Pei-San Ng is Her Latest Match Creation By Emily Evans | Published 2011-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-ashes-by-pei-san-ng References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/mythical-creature-made-of) & [peisanng](http://peisanng.com/) While matchsticks may have been popular to [lend a light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter) throughout history, few people favor them quite like 'Out of the Ashes' by Pei-San Ng does. This [matchstick creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-house) is the latest work of art from architecture and design marvel Pei-San Ng. Ng has expanded her work with matches to include both black and red-tipped matches, which helps her create even more dynamic pieces. 'Out of the Ashes' by Pei-San Ng is made to look like a Phoenix who has [risen from fire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness). Ng told popular design website My Modern Metropolis that "this piece, made of matches, reminds us that we all have the potential to rise out of the low, the ashes and be reborn or to re-invent ourselves to be purposeful and determined." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Matchstick Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating matchstick art in interior design and art installations. - **Exploring Different Matchstick Types:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in utilizing black and red-tipped matches to create unique artistic pieces. - **Symbolism in Matchstick Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in using matchstick art to convey powerful messages and evoke emotions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating matchstick art in interior design concepts. - **Art Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in using matchstick art for large-scale art installations and exhibitions. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating matchstick art-inspired home decor products for the retail market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-candelabra.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Oak Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novus-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Artistic Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michle-lamy.md) - [Artfully Sculptural Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw030001na.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Exquisite Time Lapse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xl-porcelain-candles.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md)