# Cardboard Paintings Theo Altenberg Creates Artisic Works While Recycling By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theo-altenberg References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/) & [theoaltenberg](http://www.theoaltenberg.com/wp/) Theo Altenberg uses cardboard to create some amazing paintings. He uses loads of bright colors and splashes them neatly onto the canvas. I'm not sure what the paintings mean, but they sure are pretty to look at. Born in 1952, Theo Altenberg is not only an artist, but a singer and performer as well. He has traveled all around the world and has even been in several film productions. Check out his artwork; the bright colors may brighten your day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cardboard Art:** Exploring the use of cardboard as a unique and sustainable material in art production. - **Upcycling Art:** Transforming waste materials into valuable and eco-friendly art pieces. - **Colorful Expressionism:** Experimenting with bold colors and abstract forms to express emotions in unconventional ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Exploring how artists and designers can incorporate sustainable practices into their work. - **Waste Management:** Developing waste management systems that prioritize waste reduction and creative reuse of materials. - **Art Supplies Manufacturing:** Creating eco-friendly art supplies and materials from recycled materials, providing sustainable alternatives for artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md)