# Miniature Musical Instruments This Series Of Small Things By Rose Eken Celebrate Rock N' Roll By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-eken References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/07/09/rose-ekens-miniature-cardboard-guitars-and-drum-kits-rock/) & [roseeken.dk](http://roseeken.dk/?page_id=261) Rose Eken makes music with her detailed [miniature monuments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix). The series of [small guitars and drum kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallscale-electric-guitars) were created by the Danish artist as a way to celebrate her love of rock and roll. The tiny statues are composed out of cardboard, tape, ink, paint, perspex and wire, providing tribute to an array of musical legends. Each of the pieces is an actual replica of a [rock legend's instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/80s-rock-exhibit) from Jimi Hendrix’s guitar to John Bonham’s drum kit to name a few. Eken demonstrates that she is truly a music junkie, using her artwork to make the ultimate rock n' roll shrine. The series catalogues a long list of legends as through the years Eken has patiently made over 100 drum kits and 100 guitars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Artwork:** The trend of creating detailed miniature replicas opens up opportunities for artists and collectors to create unique and intricate pieces in various industries. - **Nostalgia Revival:** The trend of celebrating rock and roll legends through miniature musical instruments taps into the nostalgia of music enthusiasts, presenting opportunities for merchandise and memorabilia industries. - **Personalized Music Memorabilia:** The trend of crafting personalized replicas of famous musicians' instruments allows for the development of custom-made collectibles and gifts, catering to the demands of passionate fans and niche markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can embrace the trend of miniature artwork to create unique and intricate pieces that attract collectors and enthusiasts alike. - **Music Merchandise:** The music merchandise industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia revival trend by offering miniature musical instruments as collectibles and memorabilia, appealing to rock and roll fans. - **Customized Gifts:** The customized gifts industry can tap into the trend of personalized music memorabilia by providing custom-made replicas of famous musicians' instruments, catering to the demands of passionate fans and niche markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Hyperrealistic Musician Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzway-kurt-cobain-figurine.md) - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Minimalist Instrument-Holding Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-guitar-amp.md) - [Miniature Guitar Practice Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-practice-amp.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Affordable Music-Making Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyplay-1s.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md)