# Whimsical Beach Trash Art These Glittery Sculptures are Made from Pieces of Plastic Sea Garbage By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-garbage References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049147/these-gorgeous-sculptures-are-made-from-1000-nautical-miles-of-sea-plastic?partner=rss) & [studioswine](http://www.studioswine.com/gyrecraft) Designers Azusa Murkakmi and Alexander Groves of Swine Studio have unveiled their latest collection of artistic [sea garbage-made sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmentos-de-mar). This latest eco-friendly art collection titled Gyrecraft used "1000 nautical miles of sea trash." The collection is comprised of numerous lavish-looking art pieces. The incredible duo has completely transformed pieces of garbage into mesmerizing [oceanic decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). The trash was collected during an excursion from the Azores to the Canaries. The duo hit five major ocean gyres on this adventure. Through the use of the duo's self-made Solar Extruder, each piece of sea garbage was melted down and printed into [layers of plastic sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cresta). This process ensures that each piece of plastic is used and that every sheet creates a one-of-a-kind pattern that is impossible to replicate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create art using recycled materials to promote sustainability and raise awareness about environmental issues. - **Upcycled Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique home decor items made from repurposed waste materials, offering consumers eco-friendly alternatives. - **Oceanic Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use plastic sea garbage to create stunning sculptures that highlight the impacts of ocean pollution and inspire change. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices into the art and design industry, exploring new ways to repurpose waste materials. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the home decor industry by offering environmentally conscious products made from upcycled materials. - **Environmental Activism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize art and design to support environmental activism, engaging consumers and empowering them to take action against pollution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastal-breeze-collection.md) - [Ceramic Waste Carafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sungai-carafe.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Styrofoam Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Mountainous Repurposed Crate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-installation.md)