# Retro Paper Art Charles Clary Creatively Carves into Vintage VHS Covers and Boardgames By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-paper-art References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/12/23/paper-artist-charles-clary-carves-intricate-patterns-onto-favorite-retro-movie-boxes-board-games/) & [charlesclary](http://charlesclary.com/) Streaming movies and downloading smartphone gaming apps have made many things obsolete such as VHS tapes and even some boardgames; yet this series of retro paper art gives them another chance at life. Turning them into stunning masterpieces, artist Charles Clary carves into his pop culture object of choice in order to show their inner workings. Of course, the retro paper art is much more imaginative than realistic. Using [layers of colored paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves), he manages to create the illusion of intricate vessels and veins that lie beneath the surface of movie boxes and [boardgame covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom). In a way, the retro paper art shows off an unlikely source of life that requires constant stimulation in order to thrive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Revival:** There is an increasing demand in breathing new life into obsolete objects such as VHS tapes and board games, emphasizing the appeal and nostalgia of bygone eras. - **Paper Art:** Papercraft is emerging as an alternative art form, with artists blending creativity and skill to create intricate designs. - **Pop Culture Homages:** Artists are memorializing iconic entertainment pieces using unconventional materials, pointing to the relevance and loyalty of pop culture in modern society. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Supplies and Materials:** There is an opportunity to provide artists with a vast array of affordable and eco-friendly materials, tapping into the increasing eco-consciousness of consumers in the art industry. - **Home Decor and Furniture:** Retro-themed home decor and furniture are gaining popularity, opening up opportunities for entrepreneurs to satisfy consumers seeking a vintage look and feel for their living spaces. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can use pop cultural references in their advertising campaigns, showcasing some of the classic and timeless aspects of entertainment that many still embrace today. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Retro VHS Tape-Resembling Vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vhs-tape.md) - [Charming Retro Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-inspired-sd-card.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md)