# Plastic Dishware Art Denise Reytan Does Container Art By Christina Butty | Published 2011-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-dishware-installations-denise-reytan-does-tupperware-art References: [reytan.de](http://www.reytan.de/) This installation is interesting because of Julia Reyton’s excellent use of color. She manage to compile simple, inexpensive everyday objects like plastic dishware and arrange them into an [artistic mountain of beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation). Denise Julia Reytan is a German artist. Along with doing installations, she also creates quirky jewelery pieces. **Implications** - Artists have always used atypical materials to create insightful installations; increasingly, however, these creatives are creating macabre, war-themed sculptures using an unexpected medium. Toy soldiers are stacked and arranged into pieces that depict tanks and ammunition, while [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set) blocks are used to form familiar makeup shapes. By transforming everyday objects into other familiar icons of pop culture, artists force us to think about their sculptures and draw parallels between micro and macro imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unexpected Materials:** Artists are using atypical materials to create insightful installations, offering opportunities for businesses to explore new materials in product design and manufacturing. - **Macabre Sculptures:** Artists are creating macabre, war-themed sculptures using unexpected mediums, presenting an opportunity for businesses to collaborate with artists to create unique and thought-provoking artworks for marketing and branding purposes. - **Transformation of Everyday Objects:** Artists are transforming everyday objects into familiar icons of pop culture, highlighting the potential for businesses to repurpose and reimagine their products to create new and engaging consumer experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the use of unexpected materials and collaborate with artists to create innovative installations and sculptures that push boundaries and challenge conventional norms. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** The product design and manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of using atypical materials in art to explore new possibilities in terms of product innovation and material selection. - **Marketing and Branding:** The marketing and branding industry can collaborate with artists to create unique and thought-provoking artworks that resonate with consumers and help distinguish brands from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md)