# Dirty Laundry Portraits Jason Mecier's New 3D Celebrity ‘Trashy' Art Uses Donated Garb By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-08-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy-artwork-jason-mecier-creates-3d-celebrity-trashy-art-using-garbage References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/eco-artist-creates-3d-portraits-of-celebrities-using-their-junk/) & [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/08/3d-portraits-of-celebrities-created-with-their-own-garbage.php) Most people see junk as worthless; others, such as eco artist Jason Mecier, however, see it as an untapped source of artistic inspiration. Mecier creates 3D celebrity works of art from garbage. From Lady Gaga to Conan O’Brien and Pink, these celebrity icons are just a few of the inspired subjects he's immortalized through trash. Taking about 50 hours to produce, Jason Mecier's unique 3D celebrity ‘trashy’ works of art consist of materials such as moldy slippers, electronic waste, dirty laundry, and anti-itch creams; others are made up of items donated by friends and family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Eco-art:** Opportunity for the art industry to explore eco-friendly practices and upcycling as a source of inspiration. - **3D Art:** Potential for 3D printing and modeling industries to apply this technique to transform trash into one-of-a-kind art forms. - **Celebrity Art:** Possibility for the entertainment industry to monetize and further popularize celebrity-inspired art made from unconventional materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Waste Management:** Chance for waste management companies to collaborate with artists and creative professionals to repurpose recycled materials as a form of artistic expression. - **Fashion and Textile:** Opportunity for fashion and textile industries to reduce textile waste by collaborating with artists and designers who specialize in repurposing clothes for artistic projects. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Potential for advertising and marketing industries to use unique and eye-catching eco-art pieces in campaigns that advocate for sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR-Themed Premium Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litter-and-glamour-collection.md) - [Trash-Centric Musical Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glad-x-sesame-street.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md)