# Interracial Animal Graffiti Alexis Diaz's Hybrid Octo-Elephant Creates Waves in London By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-graffiti References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/07/an-elephant-octopus-mural-on-the-streets-of-london-by-alexis-diaz/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/alexisdiaz/Londres-Inglaterra) Graffiti has never been known to lack creativity, and Alexis Diaz's hybrid animal graffiti definitely stays true to the artistic integrity of the ever-evolving [street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank). The avant-garde idea of an intricately drawn elephant head on the body of an octopus now decorates a wall on [Hanbury Street in London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait). Created with the use of a multitude of minimal brushstrokes, the piece really leaps off the building because of the intricate detail involved. Imitating pen-stroke art allows the painting to have a realistic feel while displaying a fictitious amalgamated creature like the "octophant." In it's entirety the whole piece took roughly a week to finish so it's easy to see that this animal graffiti was no easy feat for Alexis Diaz to create. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Graffiti Art:** There is an increasing trend of using animal-inspired designs in graffiti art, providing opportunities for innovative artists to create unique and creative hybrids. - **Minimalistic Brushstroke Art:** The use of minimalistic brushstrokes in graffiti art is becoming more popular, allowing artists to create intricate and detailed works that stand out on urban streets and buildings. - **Fictitious Hybrid Creatures:** The use of fictitious hybrid creatures in graffiti art is a growing trend that provides opportunities for artists to experiment and push the boundaries of traditional graffiti art. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can incorporate the trend of animal-inspired graffiti art by providing a platform for artists to showcase their unique and creative works. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can utilize the trend of minimalistic brushstroke art in graffiti to attract customers to urban areas that feature interesting and artistic buildings. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can use the trend of fictitious hybrid creatures in graffiti art to create eye-catching and memorable campaigns that stand out against traditional advertising strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md)