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# Recycled Material Animal Art
Mr. Finch Makes Amazing Textile Animal Art Out of Recycled Textiles

By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-20 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-animal
References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/vintage-recycled-textile-embroidery-art-mister-finch/) & [mister-finch](http://www.mister-finch.com/)

These textile animals may look real but on closer inspection, you'll see that they're just realistic art from the amazing Mr. Finch. The self-taught artist hunts and creates art from [recycled material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection).

[DIY projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery) are all the rage. While this often applies to clothing and re-appropriations of things, these pieces of art are also some of the coolest 'do-it-yourself' pieces I've seen in awhile. The animals look realistic while also being made of [old and re-used textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral). The colors are vibrant, which is interesting considering the textiles used are old hunted pieces that Mr. Finch finds for himself.

Mr. Finch himself is also a self-taught artist who showed himself how to do all this so that should be inspiring to all artists out there.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.7/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Recycled Material Art:** The use of recycled materials in art provides an opportunity for artists to showcase creativity and sustainability.
- **Textile Animal Art:** Creating realistic animal art using textiles allows artists to explore new textures and techniques.
- **DIY Art Projects:** The popularity of DIY projects extends to the art world, encouraging artists to experiment and create their own unique pieces.

### Where This Applies

- **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace recycled materials and textiles to create innovative and eco-friendly artworks.
- **Fashion and Textile:** Fashion and textile industries can collaborate with artists to incorporate recycled textiles into their products, merging art and sustainability.
- **Craft and Hobby:** The craft and hobby industry can tap into the DIY art trend by offering materials and tools for artists to create their own recycled material art pieces.

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