# Life-Sized Paper Dogs A Group of 100 Artists Took Part in a Two Year Project Creating These Works By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-05-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-dog References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/05/paper-dog-art-project.html) & [gerald.lazerian](http://gerald.lazerian.co.uk/Who-is-James) A group of 100 artists submitted life-sized [paper dog art works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst). This project took place over the course of a two-year period. The paper dog project or 'Gerald Project' included [artists, illustrators and designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-collection) who were all invited to take a [paper model of a dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series) and make it however they wanted. Over one hundred creatives took part in this project, customizing the blank canvases with paint, ink, pens, textiles and more. After two long years, 120 original versions were returned and they have been exhibited at New York Design Week earlier this month. A hardcover book with photos displaying all of the creative paper dogs with each artists’ comments on the project was also presented at the event. There are replicas available for purchase online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Life-sized Paper Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials and techniques to create life-sized art pieces. - **Collaborative Art Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaboration among artists, illustrators, and designers to create unique and diverse art collections. - **Customized Art Canvases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customizable art canvases that allow artists to express their creativity in unique ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace innovative techniques and mediums to create captivating art pieces. - **Creative Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new formats and platforms for showcasing and promoting artistic projects. - **Online Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish an online marketplace for selling replicas of unique art pieces and collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Dog-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogthemed-puzzle.md) - [Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-popup-book.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Rollable Bell-Shaped Dog Kennels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poochchair.md) - [Oversized Pupper Fashion Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-puppets.md)