# Tire Track Landmarks Thomas Yang Creates Architectural Art Work in an Unexpected Way By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architectural-art-work References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2014/11/11/famous-landmarks-printed-bicycle-tire-tracks-artist-thomas-yang/) & [whudat.de](http://www.whudat.de/famous-landmarks-printed-with-bicycle-tire-tracks-by-artist-thomas-yang-10-pictures/) Thomas Yang's architectural art work highlights famous landmarks from around the globe and uses bicycle tire tracks as an illustration tool. The Singapore-based artist's latest poster series is created for 100copies and depicts iconic buildings like Paris landmark The Eiffel Tower, London's London Bridge and New York's Empire State Building. These architectural art works boast a simple black and white look and are created by dipping one's [bicycle tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) into black paint. Once illustrated each of these [iconic landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-travel) features the impressions of tire tracks, a detail that actually makes them more realistic and detailed. When viewed from afar, the tire tracks resemble metal facade elements, structural framing details and even clustered windows that adorn urban towers. Moreover, the posters are set to appeal to seasoned travelers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Architectural Art:** The trend of using unconventional mediums, such as bicycle tire tracks, to create architectural art offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry. - **Minimalistic Design:** The trend of utilizing a simple black and white aesthetic in architectural artwork presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the design industry. - **Realism in Art:** The trend of incorporating realistic details, like tire tracks, in architectural art opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can explore using unconventional mediums, such as bicycle tire tracks, to create unique and visually striking architectural artwork. - **Design:** The design industry can embrace the trend of minimalistic architectural art to create visually impactful and modern designs. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can leverage the appeal of architectural art featuring famous landmarks to engage with seasoned travelers and promote tourist destinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-1.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [City-Focused Postcard Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-series.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Train-Inspired Wayfinding Markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayfinding-markers.md)