# Repurposed Paper Pottery This Vintage Book Art Mimics Decorative Pottery Pieces By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-02-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pottery References: [demilked](http://www.demilked.com/repurposed-old-books-paper-art-cecilia-levy/) & [cecilialevy](http://www.cecilialevy.com/) This collection of paper pottery was created by artist Cecilia Levy who re-purposes old books to make her masterpieces. Using both traditional paperbacks and recycled comic book pages, Levy creates intricate and detailed paper ceramics. Her most notable creations include [oversized teacups, saucers and full-on sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) that consist of multiple cups, trays and even kettles. Whether opting for beige page prints that are adorned with black literary typography or more colorful comic book ceramics, the artist's pieces each appear elegant and lifelike. Each different than the last, Cecelia Levy's paper pottery creations boast textural details and can even be stacked like real ceramics. Her creations will appeal to lovers of oddities and are an interesting way to make use of old or tattered book pages that would otherwise be discarded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 36% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Repurposed Book Art:** Creating intricate and detailed paper ceramics by repurposing old books. - **Textural Details:** Creating unique and lifelike designs through an emphasis on textural details. - **Eco-friendly Crafts:** Promoting eco-friendly practices by repurposing old books to create pottery-inspired designs. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** An opportunity to explore new design possibilities using unconventional materials. - **Sustainability:** An opportunity to promote eco-friendly practices through repurposing old books. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Creating one-of-a-kind pieces for home decor and furnishings with sustainable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md)