# Record Breaking Art Robi Walters & Leanne Wright Create Smashed Album Collages By Rachel | Published 2009-05-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robi-walters-leanne-wright-record References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/05/artists_robi_wa.php) & [wadadameanslove](http://www.wadadameanslove.com/) While it seems slightly sacrilegious to smash old albums, Robi Walters and Leanne Wright are doing it for a rather pretty reason: they create incredible collages out of [broken records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a). Using different colored records, the team of Walters & Wright create wonderful [album art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece), all of which is on display now in New York. Their work is a great way to find new beauty in an [old classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic). **Implications** - In today's society, businesses are required to meet the often contradicting demands of consumers. While consumers push for cutting-edge design, they also seek vintage products with which they can create a nostalgic or personal relationship. Businesses will benefit by designing products that incorporate both modern and classic qualities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 35% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Combining Modern and Classic Design:** Opportunity for businesses to meet the demands of consumers by designing products that incorporate both modern and classic qualities. - **Nostalgia-inspired Products:** Opportunity for businesses to create vintage products that allow consumers to create a nostalgic or personal relationship. - **Reuse and Upcycling:** Opportunity for businesses to repurpose old materials, like broken records, to create new and innovative products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Businesses in this industry can incorporate both modern and classic design elements to appeal to consumers seeking nostalgia-inspired products. - **Music and Entertainment:** Opportunity for businesses in the music industry to repurpose and upcycle old vinyl records to create unique and nostalgic merchandise. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for businesses in the fashion industry to repurpose old materials, like broken records, to create sustainable and eco-friendly clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Tissue Box Record Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-out-boy-album.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md)