# Recycled Wire Art Bended Metal Eco Sculptures of Hearts and a Bicycle for Colette By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-art-colette References: [casasugar](http://www.casasugar.com/3340305) & [colette.fr](http://www.colette.fr/#/a/5/gallery/12/now/) Colette, a designer dream in Paris, wanted to put together a small exhibit that exemplified the usage of recycled materials to create beautiful pieces. Designers Barbara Gilhooly and Lisa Fontanarosa collaborated for the display and put together different [wired sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept) to display throughout the boutique. Barbara Gilhooly was responsible for the heart arrangements while Lisa Fontanarosa put together the large bicycle edifice. The result was a very elegant, [recycled materials collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair) (ALL DONE WITH WIRE!). Check out the gallery for their work, and maybe you’ll be inspired to create some more [recycled material art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferro-capsule). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Art:** Opportunity for artists to create beautiful pieces using recycled materials. - **Wire Sculptures:** Innovative wire art techniques for creating elegant and intricate sculptures. - **Sustainable Design:** Growing demand for environmentally friendly creations using recycled materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore new opportunities in creating eco-friendly artworks. - **Home Decor:** Companies can offer unique wire sculptures as sustainable and stylish home decor items. - **Fashion and Retail:** Fashion brands can incorporate recycled wire art into their store displays as a sustainable and eye-catching element. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Repurposed Electric Scooter Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism-collection.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Upcycled Metal Sheet Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-metal-sheet.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Broken Bike Lock Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-and-places.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycle.md)