# Paper Wire Sculptures Polly Verity Creates Diaphanous Artworks Out of Delicate Materials By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-verity References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/08/30/beautifully-intricate-sculptures-made-paper-wire/) & [polyscene](http://www.polyscene.com/) If the name Polly Verity rings a bell for some, that is because a few years back she was featured for a couple of stunning, if slightly inappropriate, artworks. Building on her [wire heels](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masochist-shoes-by-polly-verity) and [Flatulent cow](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flatulent-cow-and-other-mythical-animals-by-polly-verity) sculpture, Polly Verity has created a series of creatures both real and mythical out of paper and wire. Diaphanous and delicate, Polly Verity's sculptures are beautiful to behold. Ranging from palm-sized to life-sized, each piece is created using a framework and then wet paper that is glued and dried onto the wires. Understandably, Polly Verity's work is usually displayed in glass boxes for protection. Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Polly Verity also makes [geometric origami paper art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series) and [wearable paper art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection). Clearly, there is a theme Polly Verity likes to stick to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Paper Craft Art:** The trend of creating art by manipulating and sculpting paper creates opportunities to develop new and unique products, especially since it can be used as a sustainable and affordable material. - **Mixed Media Sculpting:** Using various mediums such as paper and wire can lead to disruptive innovations in sculpture and art, and provide economic benefits for artisans who have access to recyclable and low-cost materials. - **Wearable Art:** The trend of creating wearable art from unconventional materials, like paper, and its intersection with fashion offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for eco-friendly fashion businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Arts and Crafts Retail:** Creating a retail chain with eco-friendly and affordable materials that appeal to those interested in paper craft art. - **Art Exhibitions:** Organizing exhibitions showcasing various mixed media sculptures and the distinct styles and techniques of different artists. - **Fashion:** Designing and producing sustainable and eco-friendly fashion accessories that utilize paper craft art techniques to create unique and visually appealing pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Paper-Formed Premium Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastille.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md)