# Suspended Newspaper Sculptures Recycled Shadow was Created in Response to Paper Waste By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-shadow References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/recycled-newspapers-create-eloquent-shadows) & [somosmeva](http://www.somosmeva.com/) The Recycled Shadow art installation could become a great do-it-yourself project, just for fun or even for a special occasion. A [suspended sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation) made out of newspapers that have been folded into windmill shapes, it creates a beautiful shadow below as the sun shines through it, making it perfect for setting a romantic mood at an event such as a wedding. It even has a soothing rhythm to it as the wind blows through. Created by Spanish architectural collective Meva, the Recycled Shadow art installation was fashioned out of hundreds of old newspaper pages and [nylon mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-installation). A simple concept, it provides a unique shaded area for Alicante, Spain residents. It was inspired by [London Municipal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sustainable-spritz) center research that indicated 100 extra tons of paper waste are created by newspapers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Shadow Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create sustainable and visually appealing sculptures from recycled materials. - **DIY Newspaper Crafts:** Potential for individuals to repurpose old newspapers into creative and artistic projects, contributing to reducing paper waste. - **Shadow Art Installations:** Emerging trend of using shadows as a form of artistic expression and creating captivating visual experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore innovative ways of repurposing materials and creating sustainable artworks. - **Craft and Hobby:** Growing market for DIY enthusiasts interested in eco-friendly crafts and upcycling materials like newspapers. - **Event and Wedding Planning:** Potential disruption in event decor industry by incorporating unique, sustainable and visually striking elements such as newspaper shadow sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Desert Reflective Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-travelling.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md)