# Bugged-Out Book Covers This Rose Sanderson Series is Painted on an Unconventional Canvas By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-05-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-sanderson References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/04/bugs-on-book-covers/) & [rosesanderson](http://www.rosesanderson.com/portfolio/bugs-on-book-covers/) Bristol, United Kingdom-based artist Rose Sanderson recently completed a series of various insect paintings using [old book covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-fell-apart) as canvas. The last thing most people want near something as fibrous and often precious as an old, fragile book is a moth, but Sanderson manages to make this appealing somehow. It takes an artist to find the elegance, grace and beauty in things many people find repulsive; this is precisely what Sanderson has done with her insect paintings. From [beetles to butterflies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox), the subjects the artist depicts are strange, yet she manages to find complimentary colors between creepy crawlies and hard covers. Who would know that the dull, dark carapace of a dragonfly would go so well with the weathered fabric of a time-worn novel? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Insect-inspired Art:** Exploring the use of insects as inspiration for artistic creations opens up opportunities for unconventional and visually striking designs. - **Repurposing Old Books:** Finding innovative ways to transform old book covers into unique canvases for art allows for the preservation of sentimental value while giving new life to forgotten objects. - **Contrasting Elements:** Experimenting with the juxtaposition of seemingly contrasting elements, such as insects and book covers, can lead to unexpected and captivating aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage insect-inspired art to create unique and captivating pieces that resonate with audiences and stand out in the market. - **Sustainable Crafting:** The repurposing of old book covers for artistic purposes contributes to the growing trend of sustainable crafting, offering environmentally conscious alternatives to traditional art materials. - **Vintage Collectibles:** The combination of vintage books and insect-inspired art presents a niche opportunity for collectors interested in unique and unconventional pieces with historical significance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beetle-Inspired Painted Lugagges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amanda-wachob.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Critter-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-meisen-collection.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)