# Rippled Pottery Pieces The Paola Paronetto Paper Clay Series is Artful and Inventive By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paola-paronetto-paper-clay-series References: [sofiliumm.wordpress](http://sofiliumm.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/cartoccio-series-by-paola-paronetto/) & [paolaparonetto](http://www.paolaparonetto.com/) The Paola Paronetto 'Paper Clay' series features a variety of pottery pieces created to resemble paper-like surfaces. The Italian ceramist's series includes the [Oro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-lima-and-waterdrop), Corteccia, Lisci and Colore. This distinctive and intriguing collection features corrugated and rippled surfaces that are reminiscent of folded pieces of paper. This bold collection reflects the artist's intricate craftsmanship and love for detail. From crisp whites to vivid and vibrant colors, the [pottery collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections) is available in solid tones or [colored geometric segments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limn-collection) that serve as visually interesting accent pieces. The Paola Paronetto 'Paper Clay' series is artful and inventive, synonymous with the artist's previous work that is decorative and detail-oriented. This bold collection reinvents a classic craft, standing apart from the crowd and daring to be different. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Paper-like Surfaces in Pottery:** The trend of creating pottery pieces with paper-like surfaces offers opportunities for innovative and unique designs. - **Intricate Craftsmanship in Pottery:** The trend of intricate craftsmanship in pottery presents potential for creating highly detailed and visually captivating pieces. - **Vivid and Vibrant Colors in Pottery:** The trend of using vivid and vibrant colors in pottery opens up possibilities for creating visually striking and eye-catching collections. ### Where This Applies - **Ceramics:** The ceramics industry can explore the trend of incorporating paper-like surfaces, intricate craftsmanship, and vivid colors to produce unique and artistic pottery. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of paper-like surfaces, intricate craftsmanship, and vivid colors in pottery to offer consumers one-of-a-kind decorative pieces. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace the trend of creating pottery with paper-like surfaces, intricate craftsmanship, and vivid colors to showcase innovative and visually captivating artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md)