# Novel Art Installations 'Reminiscent' by Mike Stilkey Opens at the Hurley Space Gallery By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-06-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reminiscent-by-mike-stilkey References: [arrestedmotion](http://arrestedmotion.com/2010/06/preview-installation-mike-stilkey-reminiscent-hurley-space-gallery/) & [mikestilkey](http://www.mikestilkey.com/) Bookworms are sure to love 'Reminiscent' by Mike Stilkey, an art installation that opened at the Hurley )( [Space Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) this weekend. The two-part installation uses 5,000 [recycled books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore) from publishers, Hurley employees and local libraries; Stilkey arranges these books and paints atop their covers for a most unique--dare we say *novel*--installation. After you see more shots of 'Reminiscent' by Mike Stilkey above, see the related articles below for more of his innovative work. **Implications** - Opening at Hurley's headquarters in Costa Mesa, California from June 5th until July 2nd, 'Reminiscent' is exciting bookworms and art lovers from around the world. The Space Gallery is the perfect place for an installation of this nature, as it is inviting and homey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Book-inspired Installations:** Art installations and designs that use recycled books as their medium offer a unique and eco-friendly approach to art-making. - **Hybrid Art Forms:** Combining elements of painting, sculpture, and literature can create new and exciting artistic expressions. - **Eco-art:** Using recycled materials in art installations is an effective way to promote sustainability and environmentalism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage recycled materials to create eco-friendly and innovative art installations. - **Publishing:** Publishers can promote environmental awareness and sustainability by supporting and collaborating with artists who use recycled books and materials in their projects. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and other hospitality businesses can incorporate recycled art installations as a unique feature to attract conscious and eco-friendly consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provocative Banned Books Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md) - [Church-Housed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-mike1.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md)