# Twisted Rippling Sculptures Gunjan Aylawadi Brings Life and Texture to Each Piece of His Paper Art By Eric Westcott | Published 2014-04-15 | Updated 2014-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-paper-sculptures References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/04/sculptures-made-from-cut-and-curled-paper-by-gunjan-aylawadi-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [gunjanaylawadi](http://gunjanaylawadi.com/) Art comes in many different shapes, sizes and styles and these [twisted paper sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi) by Gunjan Aylawadi deceive your eyes. From far away, you might think you are looking at a [decorative floor mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). When you get up close, you notice that it is made up of tightly twisted strips of paper. The twisted paper brings life to the [wings of the birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany) and you can truly sense that they are about to fly off of the mat. The use of different hues in the lips brings out the natural lines found on someone’s lips. You can feel the pucker of the lips created by the texture of each twist of the paper. It is amazing the amount of detail that can be achieved through a few scrap pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paper Art:** Innovative paper art techniques can transform scrap pieces into stunning sculptures. - **Textured Sculptures:** Creating textures out of unexpected materials such as twisted paper adds an element of surprise to traditional sculptures. - **Optical Illusion Art:** Pieces that deceive the eyes and create an optical illusion, such as these twisted paper sculptures, are becoming increasingly popular in the art world. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use innovative techniques and materials to create unique works of art like these twisted paper sculptures. - **Home Decor:** Decorative pieces made from twisted paper, such as floor mats and wall art, can add texture and interest to any home. - **Crafting and DIY:** The use of twisted paper can inspire new DIY and crafting ideas, allowing individuals to create their own unique textured pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Blooming Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazuhiro-yamanaka-tsubomi-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md)