# Matchstick Typography Pei-San Ng Creates Light-Hearted, Cartoonish Sculptures By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pei-san-ng References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/10/20/the-match-art-of-pei-san-ng/) & [peisanng](http://peisanng.com/) Although artwork out of matches is not new, Pei-San Ng puts a unique spin on his. Instead of constructing [grand sculptures](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-replica) or [ash drawn canvases](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Annie-Drew), he creates typography and simple, almost cartoonish creations. From 'Heart of Gold' to 'Passion,' Pei-San Ng's work is lighthearted and fun. He even created a sneaker, that he later set on fire. According to Neatorama, "'Passion,' pictured above, is composed of 2,500 matches and took 24 hours to make." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Matchstick Typography:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore innovative ways of creating typography and simple, cartoonish creations using matchsticks. - **Light-hearted Artwork:** Opportunity for artists to explore creating fun and playful artwork using unconventional materials like matchsticks. - **Creative Sculptures:** Opportunity to create unique sculptures using matches as a medium, pushing the boundaries of traditional sculpture-making. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for the art and design industry to incorporate matchstick typography and sculptures in their creations, offering unique and eye-catching artwork for consumers. - **Craft and Hobby:** Opportunity for the craft and hobby industry to introduce matchstick art kits and workshops, allowing hobbyists to create their own matchstick typography and sculptures. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for advertisers and marketers to incorporate matchstick typography and sculptures in their campaigns, creating visually appealing and memorable content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Pea-Inspired Whimsical Lighter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Sculptor-Inspired Sleek Bowl Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban-collection.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Exquisite Time Lapse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xl-porcelain-candles.md)