# Recycled Mosaics More Schimmel Art, Now With Shimmer By Bianca | Published 2008-08-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-mosaics-more-schimmel-art-now-with-shimmer References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) & [schimmelart](http://www.schimmelart.com/) When you sort your mail, does Symbolist art come to mind? Probably not, but Gustav Klimt was the inspiration behind this eco-friendly portrait made from recycled print ads. We have featured Schimmel Art before, but this special edition Klimt themed piece, along with her new pieces which integrate metallics, made it worth mentioning the work of Sandhi Schimmel again. Schimmel creates her mosaic-style artwork from upcycled paper waste, using everything from old menus and greeting cards, to event fliers and business cards. Schimmel first makes a painting, then affixes tiny paper scraps in according colors on top. Some of her inspiration comes from mosaics by Byzantine, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Antonio Gaudi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Art:** Opportunity for artists to create art using recycled materials, promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness. - **Upcycled Creations:** Potential for innovative products made from repurposed materials, reducing waste and fostering circular economy. - **Mixed Media Art:** Emerging trend of combining different materials to create unique and visually appealing artworks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new possibilities in creating eco-friendly and upcycled artworks. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Fashion industry can adopt similar concepts to create sustainable designs using recycled materials. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate recycled materials and eco-friendly practices in their promotional materials and campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md)