# Post-Consumer Fish Artistry Recycled Art Takes a New Shape by David Edgar By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-12-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-art References: [plastiquarium](http://www.plastiquarium.com/plastiquarium_gallery.html) Whoever thought that recycling was just a regular task had no idea that it can be transformed into recycled art and that is exactly what David Edgar is aiming to prove. By utilizing [post-consumer plastics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/know-new-plastic), Edgar creatively used discarded plastic pieces to make [colorful fish sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures). Creatively dubbed 'Plastiquarium,' Edgar's works are not just reused plastics thrown together to make mini sculptures. Instead, David Edgar is able to connect with the audience in a strong underlying social theme, where [post-consumer garbage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs) can be manipulated to create amazing works of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to transform post-consumer waste into unique and visually appealing art forms. - **Plastic Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop methods to convert discarded plastics into functional and aesthetically pleasing sculptures. - **Socially Conscious Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art with social themes to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage sustainable practices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisanal Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a market for high-quality, eco-friendly art created from recycled materials. - **Waste Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative technologies and processes to efficiently sort and repurpose post-consumer waste materials. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable principles into product design and manufacturing to promote the use of recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-plastic-factory.md) - [Fishing Container Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-neglect-material.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md)