Aiden Glenn of Pizza and Pixels has taken to 'toon bombing,' or adding googly eyes onto urban objects in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The photography shows the artist's love of character design as he took to the streets of the Liberty Village neighborhood to give outdoor things new silly faces. This includes dumpsters, garbage cans, wall-affixed ash trays, doors, bike racks and traffic medians.
Along with googly eyes, he has taken to adding other props like teeth, tongues, moustaches and even eye glasses to add to the cartoon look. The googly eyes often have colored eyelids, giving the objects added personality and character. More of Glen's toon bombs and street art can be found on his personal Facebook page as well.
Cartoonified Outdoor Objects
Aiden Glenn Turns Urban Elements Into Characters with Googly Eyes
Trend Themes
1. Toon-bombing - The trend of adding googly eyes and other cartoon elements to urban objects, creating a new form of street art.
2. Character Design - The trend of using playful and whimsical design elements to bring personality to everyday objects.
3. Visual Pranking - The trend of using unexpected visual cues, like googly eyes, to inject humor and whimsy into everyday life.
Industry Implications
1. Street Art - The use of unconventional materials and techniques in public spaces presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create and showcase their work.
2. Home Decor - The trend of adding personality to everyday objects creates new opportunities for unique and playful decor pieces in the home.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Brands can use playful design elements, like googly eyes, to add personality and humor to their marketing campaigns.