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Wooden Cash Sculptures

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Randall Rosenthal Crafts Breathtaking Art Out of Wood

— August 26, 2010 — Art & Design
Randall Rosenthal is an amazing artist who creates incredible wooden sculptures. His wooden money, newspaper and books look so incredibly lifelike that they could easily be mistaken for the real deal.

The level of detail in Randall Rosenthal's work is truly astounding. Each bill looks incredibly crisp, and each sheet of newspaper looks hot off the press. Check out the featured gallery to see photos of this amazing artist's work.

Implications - In a day and age where consumers are obsessed with originality and owning things many others don't, one of the best things a company can do is invest in a product that serves a comedic and design purpose. By making apartment furniture avant-garde and fun, the company stands a good chance of earning loyalty from a consumer who is able to wow their friends with the company's product.
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Artistic Creations - Randall Rosenthal's work demonstrates the potential for carved wooden sculptures to capture detail and intricacy in a way previously unseen in traditional sculpture.
2. Hyper-realistic Replicas - The attention to detail in Randall Rosenthal's sculptures shows how traditional objects like money and newspapers can be replicated with an uncanny resemblance to the original materials.
3. Comedic Furniture Design - By taking inspiration from the kind of hyper-realistic wooden sculptures that Randall Rosenthal has perfected, furniture companies can invest in avant-garde, fun designs that consumers will be sure to want to show off in their apartments.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Traditional art and sculpture industries can harness the techniques shown in Randall Rosenthal's sculptures to create and market new, innovative creations.
2. Printing and Replication - The rise of hyper-realistic wooden sculptures demonstrates the demand for high-quality replication services, particularly in the areas of currency and print media.
3. Furniture Design - By investing in avant-garde furniture design that takes inspiration from the uncanny realism of Randall Rosenthal's sculptures, furniture companies can create truly unique products that will stand out in the market.
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