# Bowl-Stacking Vases Sylvie Godel Gathers Discarded Bowls and Plates To Create Plaster Molds By Amy Duong | Published 2018-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvie-godel References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/sylvie-godel-creates-stacked-vases-from-bowls-found-in-china/) & [syldavie.ch](https://www.syldavie.ch/) Sylvie Godel is a Swiss porcelain artist who resided in Jingdezhen, China, for her artist residency. During her time there, she noticed the [surplus of bowls and plates discarded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) all throughout the city. As a result, she began collecting the ones she found and purchased additional plates to a new function for it. Stacking her collectibles, she was able to create [plaster molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) for slipcases, resulting in a series of [china vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain) entitled 'Piles.' The Piles collection by Godel pays a homage to the Chinese city's long tradition of producing porcelain artwork. It also gives a nod to the bowl as an ancient object that goes back to the very beginning of civilization itself. Image Credit: [Christiane Nill](http://www.christianenill.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Artwork:** Using discarded bowls and plates to create plaster molds for slipcases presents an opportunity for artists to explore the concept of upcycled art. - **Sustainable Design:** Repurposing surplus ceramics to make vases promotes sustainable design by reducing waste and giving new life to discarded objects. - **Cultural Heritage:** The Piles collection pays homage to the Chinese city's porcelain artwork tradition, showcasing the trend of incorporating cultural elements into contemporary designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the concept of bowl-stacking vases to create unique and environmentally-friendly artworks. - **Home Decor:** The use of upcycled ceramics in creating vases can cater to the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly home decor products. - **Ceramics Manufacturing:** Ceramics manufacturers can explore new methods of production by incorporating upcycled materials into their manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Designer Danish Housewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-vessels.md) - [Milled Three-Dimensional Puzzle Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-bodies.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Exquisite Circular Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-vases.md)