# Literature Fingerprint Artworks The Thumbprint Portraits by Chery Sorg Feature Titles and Passages By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thumbprint-portraits References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/01/21/The-Readers-Thumbprint-of-Literature/) & [cherylsorg](http://www.cherylsorg.com/thumbprint_portraits.html) Thumbprint Portraits by Cheryl Sorg, an artist based in Boston, Massachusetts, are stunning works of art that revolve around literature. As the name suggests, they are inspired by the unique fingerprints of human beings. What its name doesn't inform people about is the fact that it is made up of [colorful strips taken from book covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche). Customized to each customer, the Thumbprint Portraits represent an ideal library of sorts. They showcase people's favorite titles, passages and other literary treasures. In fact, the Thumbprint Portraits can be tailored for movie buffs and music lovers as well. Angela Carone of KPBS writes, "Once Sorg has her list, she finds the corresponding text and cuts it up into tiny strands that she weaves and curves into the actual thumbprint." The Thumbprint Portraits are currently being shown at Art Expressions Gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Art:** There is a growing trend in creating customized artworks that reflect individuals' personal interests. - **Literary-inspired Art:** Artists are incorporating literature themes and elements into their creative works. - **Multi-medium Art:** Artworks that combine different mediums, such as literature and visual art, are gaining popularity. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers have opportunities to create personalized and thematic artworks that appeal to niche markets. - **Publishing:** Publishers and authors can explore collaborations with artists to create unique book-related products and experiences. - **E-commerce:** Online platforms and marketplaces can cater to the demand for customized artworks by offering personalized art services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Customizable Ring Print Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signet-print-kit.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)