# Scrap Wood Sculptures This Abandoned Building Has Been Decorated with Re-Purposed Wood By David Ingram | Published 2015-09-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrap-wood References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/09/03/artist-uses-recycled-off-cuts-of-wood-to-create-an-architectural-sculpture/) & [nikola-lenivets](http://www.nikola-lenivets.com/art/?lang=en) Russian artist Nikolay Polissky used recycled pieces of scrap wood to creatively breathe new light into an abandoned structure. Calling it the 'SELPO Pavilion,' this wooden sculpture was at one time a busy shop located in the heart of a Russian village. After it was eventually abandoned, it slowly became a dilapidated eyesore as it degraded and sat empty for 10 years. Realizing the building's potential, Polissky gathered scrap wood from his previous art projects to form a new [wooden layer to cover the building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-house). Placed at off-set angles both inside and outside of the building, this art project is able to turn a once derelict structure into a brand new attraction for the surrounding area. The wooden sculpture has now become an object that admirers are able to climb on and explore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Scrap Wood Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists to repurpose scrap materials and create innovative sculptures. - **Abandoned Building Revitalization:** Potential for transforming abandoned structures into new attractions through creative artwork. - **Interactive Art Installations:** Growing demand for art experiences that allow visitors to interact and explore sculptures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists can harness the potential of scrap materials and abandoned structures to create unique and environmentally-conscious artworks. - **Tourism and Attractions:** Opportunity for tourism industry to leverage art installations to revitalize and attract visitors to areas with abandoned buildings. - **Sustainable Design and Construction:** Incorporating repurposed materials and interactive sculptures can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the design and construction industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Salvaged Material-Made Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-sauna.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md)