# Graffiti-Covered Gas Stations This Abandoned Gas Station was Transformed by Irish Artist 'Maser' By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abandoned-gas-station References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/363102/An-Abandoned-Gas-Station-Transformed-Into-A-Colorful-Pop-Art-Installation/) & [maserart](http://maserart.com/) Irish artist Maser has recently transformed an abandoned gas station into a pop art masterpiece. As motorists know, abandoned gas stations are usually eyesores, but this fill up joint in Limerick City, Ireland is now a [vibrant, decorative structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) that is guaranteed to grab attention from passersby. Maser calls this gas station installation 'No.27 – A Nod To Ed Ruscha', and it serves as a kind of homage to talented pop artist Ed Ruscha. This lively installation, like most of Maser's artworks, combines something old with something visually interesting. Maser likes to take familiar things and change the way that people perceive them. This once boring gas station has been brought to life with [bright colors and eye-catching geometric patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding). This abandoned gas station art installation will likely become a popular tourist attraction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Abandoned Gas Station Art Installations:** Transforming abandoned gas stations into vibrant art installations can create visually appealing landmarks and tourist attractions. - **Pop Art Revival:** The revival of pop art in contemporary art installations offers an opportunity for artists to reimagine and transform familiar objects and spaces. - **Geometric Patterns in Urban Art:** Utilizing bold and eye-catching geometric patterns in urban art installations can create visually striking and attention-grabbing structures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new opportunities for transforming abandoned spaces and landmarks into visually appealing installations. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can leverage abandoned gas station art installations as unique attractions to drive tourism and increase foot traffic. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Urban planners and developers can collaborate with artists to revitalize abandoned spaces and incorporate art installations into urban landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Vibrant Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rico-gatson.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md) - [See-Through Refueling Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrs-by-starck.md)