# Recycled Metal Wall Art Michelle Stitzlein's Moth Collection By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-wall-art-michelle-stitzleins-moth-collection References: [eco-artware](http://www.eco-artware.com/newsletter/#Stitzlein) & [web.mac](http://web.mac.com/petrafal/iWeb/MGShow/Stitzlein.html) Michelle Stitzlein's beautiful [butterfly sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing) are made from [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs). At first glance you may think that they are [small pieces of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited). No, these moths and butterflies have a massive wingspan of approximately 11 feet. See the image with people viewing a hanging piece for perspective. Stitzlein repurposes items such as car parts, bottle caps, licence plates, plumbing hardware, oil drum lids, and piano keys to build the sculptures. I noticed the blue moth has bent bicycle handlebars as antennae, and she has used headlights on the stunning silver one for its feelers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycling Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique artwork using recycled materials, leading to more sustainable practices. - **Sustainable Sculpture:** Creating sustainable sculptures using repurposed materials as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional art supplies. - **Upcycling Design:** Innovating upcycling design by using unconventional materials, leading to more eco-friendly and creative product designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Incorporating sustainable practices and the use of repurposed materials in art and design. - **Waste Management:** Investing in sustainable waste management practices to support and encourage recycling and upcycling initiatives. - **Home Decor:** Creating unique and eco-friendly home decor items by utilizing repurposed materials to attract environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Upcycled Metal Sheet Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-metal-sheet.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md)