# Tiny Tennis Ball Islands Slinkachu Does it Again with This Series of Micro Art By Stephanie Anderson | Published 2011-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-and-plastic-people References: [andipa](http://andipa.com/Exhibitions/Concrete-Ocean.php) & [little-people.blogspot](http://little-people.blogspot.com/) As you may already know, Slinkachu is an artist whose passion lies in [little forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse). The Little People Project has been "Abandoning little people on the streets since 2006," according to the project's blog site. The [street art project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light) aims to encourage city people to be more aware of their surroundings and what is going on around them. Recently, Slinkachu has decided to launch a solo show titled Concrete Ocean at the Andipa Gallery in London this month. His work doesn't just stop here, there is also a book you can purchase that contains all of Slinkachu's previous and most recent work, including these shots of a [tennis ball island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-and-apple) in a puddle. The beauty of Slinkachu's work is found in its ability to remind you of how small you are in comparison to a large, full world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Micro Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to create and display miniature artworks, attracting a niche audience of art enthusiasts. - **Street Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop interactive street art installations that engage and challenge urban dwellers' perceptions of their surroundings. - **Visual Illusions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create optical illusions using small objects to captivate viewers and provoke thought. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and augmented reality into traditional art forms, enhancing the viewer's experience. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch digital platforms and interactive e-books to showcase and market niche artistic projects like Slinkachu's work. - **Tourism and Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Organize experiential art tours and immersive events that showcase local street art and encourage community engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Eroded Cartoon-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalized-squirtle.md) - [Reflective Urban Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibean.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)