# Recycled Button Portraits Artist Lisa Kokin Makes Intricate Pieces From Old, Forgotten Accessories By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-button-portraits References: [1800recycling](http://1800recycling.com/2010/05/art-inspiration-buttons/) & [lisakokin](http://www.lisakokin.com/) These intricate recycled button portraits are the creations of artist Lisa Kokin. Kokin has taken the concept of '[reduce, reuse, recycle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures)' to a whole new level. Created much like a [mosaic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes), these recycled button portraits look like pixelated art from a distance. Only when viewed at close range do you finally see the individuality of each piece in the portrait. Lisa Kokin will be presenting her recycled button portraits at a Paris button-centric art exhibition in June 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 51% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and eco-friendly artwork using recycled materials. - **Mosaic Design:** Potential for creative applications of mosaic design using unconventional materials like buttons. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Increasing demand for fashion items made from recycled or sustainable materials, such as buttons. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to explore innovative techniques and materials in their artwork, such as using buttons for portraits. - **Craft and Hobby:** Growing market for crafters interested in making unique pieces using recycled or unconventional materials like buttons. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Rise of sustainable fashion industry presents opportunities for designers to incorporate eco-friendly materials like recycled buttons into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Button-Focused Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-mccall.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)