# Artful Slotted Spoons The Stylish Silhouette Cutlery Series By Anneke Van Bommel By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silhouette-cutlery-series References: [designspongeonline](http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/02/anneke-van-bommel.html) & [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/02/03/silhouette-cutlery-series-by-anneke-van-bommel.php) These artfully cut-out spoons and stainless steel or 14K gold plated knives are all part of the Silhouette Cutlery Series by Anneke van Bommel. The series features abandoned and used [cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jersey-cutlery) that the artist has transformed into object d'art. The aim behind Anneke van Bommel's Silhouette Cutlery Series is to question our ideas surrounding what is collectable, disposable, temporary or lasting. Although some of the utensils in the series is cited as being used for specific meals such as ice cream and poutine, other items do not look as functional (the [double-headed spoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iitala) for instance). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Cutlery:** Designing cutlery that has been abandoned and transforming it into art - **Artisanal Cutlery:** Creating unique and stylish cutlery with artful cut-outs - **Questioning of Usefulness:** Challenging our ideas of what utensils should look like and how they should be used ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Designing new and unique utensils to disrupt the traditional cookware industry - **Art and Design:** Creating practical art pieces that can be used in everyday life - **Sustainability:** Upcycling existing materials to reduce waste and environmental impact while meeting functional needs ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Sculptural Flatware Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware.md) - [Fashionable Fusion Cutlery Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rething-cutlery.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Machine-Made Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Card-Size Travel Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-cutlery.md)