# Protesting Plastic Bag Art Pascale Marthine Tayou Comments on Consumerism With Plastic Bags By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag-art References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52712/) & [museomacro.org](http://www.museomacro.org/it/pascale-marthine-tayou-plastic-bags) Creating plastic bag art might not seem like much of a new concept, but Pascale Marthine Tayou takes it to the next level by creating an installation using only the disposable carriers. Appropriately titled *Plastic Bags*, the installation is currently on-show at the [Contemporary Art Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) in Rome and isn't just beautiful, but overwhelming. Nearly 10 meters high, the [plastic bag art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telfar-plastic-bag) is created using multicolored bags that is in-line with Tayou's other works that often [repurpose everyday items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic). Created as a comment on both consumerism and homelessness, *Plastic Bags* helps to grab attention in a more overt fashion rather than other smaller ways. It's a valiant effort because it says so much without saying a single word; experiencing it gets the message across effectively and peacefully. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plastic Bag Art:** Opportunity to explore the use of plastic bags as a medium for artistic expression and commentary on consumerism. - **Repurposing Everyday Items:** Potential for creating art installations and works that repurpose common objects to make a statement about environmental and social issues. - **Visual Communication:** Chance to use art installations as a powerful tool for conveying messages and sparking conversations about pressing societal concerns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can leverage plastic bag art and repurposing techniques to create thought-provoking installations and artworks. - **Environmental Conservation:** Opportunities for organizations and individuals to raise awareness about plastic waste and promote sustainable practices through visual art and installations. - **Social Activism:** Potential for using art as a means to address consumerism, homelessness, and other socio-economic issues, and inspire positive change in society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frakta-bag.md) - [Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-plastic-tiny-home.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-bag-campaign.md)