# Paperweight Auto Art ‘One Piece at a Time' Showcases a Paper Car by Jonathan Brand By Josh Mears | Published 2012-01-18 | Updated 2012-01-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-car References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2012/01/17/one-piece-at-a-time/) The story surrounding the paper car from Jonathan Brand’s ‘One Piece at a Time’ has an equally intriguing back story to the [art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto). The paper car depicted is a 1969 Mustang, one that must have been Brand's pride and joy, although he sold it to purchase a diamond ring for his then girlfriend. One Piece at a Time is Brand’s recreation of this beloved ‘69 Pony by using folded paper to build a [3D paper rendering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1) of this once-loved car. The details of the paper car were recreated mostly by Brand’s memory rather than pictures, which illustrate how much he cared for his car. One Piece at a Time was created, well, one piece at a time, and rather than putting the car together, Brand has decided to maintain the authenticity of his project by leaving several pieces separate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paper Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for creating intricate and realistic paper art. - **Personalized Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for customized art experiences, allowing individuals to recreate their cherished objects through unique mediums like paper. - **Memory-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and memory by creating unique pieces that capture personal experiences and emotions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and sustainable materials specifically designed for creating intricate paper art. - **Custom Art Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide personalized art services that cater to individuals' specific memories and sentimental objects. - **Art Therapy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize memory-inspired art as a therapeutic approach for individuals dealing with trauma or emotional challenges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Art Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Exploded Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera.md) - [Life-Sized Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benedict-radcliffe-1.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md) - [Luxury Swan Art Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-swan-art-car.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-arsham-1.md) - [Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-rollsroyce.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood.md)