# Endless High Heel Sculptures Yoan Capote Uses Everyday Objects to Make an Artistic Statement By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoan-capote References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/yoan-capotes-sculptures/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [yoan-capote](http://www.yoan-capote.com/) Yoan Capote is a Cuban artist whose work is rich in symbolism and representation of humanity and its feelings. He uses everyday objects to give them new meanings and perspectives and to create visual statements of what surrounds him. Capote's work is based on [sculptural work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad), paintings, drawings, performance photos and [public space art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures). He uses elements like [shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropole-seoul-derby), stairs, door frames, bricks and wires to produce pieces that through texture, color and abstract shapes allude to social and culture implications, making his work incredibly rich and complex. Yoan Capote has been involved with the artistic world since an early age, which explains his extensive portfolio of work. He has also exhibited his pieces in places like the United States, Switzerland, Cuba and Italy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Symbolic Art:** Opportunity for artists to use everyday objects to create new meanings and perspectives in their work. - **Texture and Color:** Opportunity for artists to explore the use of texture, color, and abstract shapes to convey social and cultural implications. - **Complexity in Art:** Opportunity for artists to create visually complex pieces that provoke thought and discussion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to expand their portfolio and exhibit their work internationally. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to integrate everyday objects into their designs, creating unique and symbolic pieces. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate sculptural and symbolic elements into their designs, adding depth and meaning to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Experimental Artforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-exhibition.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolibana.md)