# Scissor Sculptures Cutting Edge Art by Shannon Couture By Pearl | Published 2008-05-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scissor-sculptures-cutting-edge-art-by-shannon-couture References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5362477) Shannon Couture's scissor art (Kingmaker Studio) had an idea to create [three dimensional sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) out of “found” objects. By grouping several together, a pattern forms much like [crystalline and natural structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara). Here is art that imitates nature, for the very best of the scissor art are the spiders. The scissor art sculpture series is a limited edition pending the artist being able to get the required scissors in the quantities needed and at the right price. I had no idea making these sculptures could be harmful - the artist had to go to the emergency room because whilst grinding, a small piece of metal worked itself past the protective goggles. The doctor had to remove the lodged metal with an 18 gauge needle. Ouch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Found Object Sculptures:** Opportunities exist for artists to create unique and eco-friendly sculptures out of discarded or recycled materials. - **Three Dimensional Art:** Innovative approaches to creating three dimensional art, like using scissors, can lead to new forms of expression and aesthetic appeal. - **Art Inspired by Nature:** Nature can continue to inspire artists to create unique works of art, such as sculptures that mimic crystalline or natural structures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Within the art and design industry, there is an opportunity for artists to create new forms of sculpture and inspire a new generation of artists. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Manufacturers could innovate in creating products for artists from sustainable or recycled materials for creating sculptures out of found objects. - **Protective Gear:** The protective gear industry can investigate new and improved safety gear for artists working with tools like scissors or other potentially dangerous equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)