New York-based artist Yuken Teruya found a way to give life to disposable paper bags and other paper materials. Born in Japan, Teruya beautifully cuts and creates tree shapes into designer store bags, dollar bills, books and toilet paper rolls.
Using tiny pointy scissors, he carefully cuts pieces from the bags and shapes them into trees. Then he stands the trees inside the pack they were originally taken from. The hole where the cut-out-part was taken from becomes a window that allows for natural light to pierce into the bag, creating a mesmerizing visual effect of light and shadow. These tiny sculptures by Yuken Teruya demonstrate how art can be created out of the most simple and delicate of objects.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Art
- The trend of creating art from recycled and sustainable materials provides innovative opportunities to showcase environmentally conscious art.
- Upcycling
- The trend of upcycling disposable items into beautiful art offers innovative sustainable business opportunities for creative entrepreneurs.
- DIY Paper Crafting
- The trend of DIY paper crafting encourages people to turn everyday materials into unique works of art, providing innovative business opportunities for crafting and hobby supply retailers.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can capitalize on the trend of sustainable and upcycled art, creating unique pieces while also prioritizing environmental sustainability.
- Retail
- Retailers can capitalize on the trend of upcycling by featuring sustainable and recycled materials in their products, appealing to eco-conscious consumers and offering innovative product lines.
- Craft and Hobby Supply
- The trend of DIY paper crafting presents an innovative opportunity for craft and hobby supply retailers to offer unique and sustainable supplies for creative consumers.
