# Artistic Air-Cleaning Murals Scientist and Artist Andreco Creates Giant Eco-Conscious Painting By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-andreco References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/353316/Scientist-Paints-A-Pollution-Fighting-Mural-That-Literally-Helps-To-Clean-Air/) & [andreco.org](http://www.andreco.org/index.php?/installations/philosophical-tree-sustainability-bologna/) Science and art don't usually go hand in hand, but artist Andreco uses both with the [giant mural he painted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares) in Bologna. The painting is 59 feet tall and helps to clean the air surrounding it. The mural appears to represent a tree of life, with elements in the shape of bubbles above it. It's able to clean the air because of the [special paints used to create it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectrum-blue-antimicrobial). Unlike normal semi-toxic paints, the photochemical paint that Andreco used actually lessons Carbon Monoxide in the air, according to Design Taxi. This is a pretty remarkable piece of artwork that would be beneficial all over the world. Even people who aren't fans of graffiti wouldn't mind it so much, especially if they were aware it was helping out the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-conscious Murals:** Creating large-scale artwork that actively improves air quality through innovative paints. - **Intersection of Science and Art:** Blending scientific research and artistic expression to create impactful murals with environmental benefits. - **Public Art for Environmental Impact:** Leveraging art installations as a means to address and combat air pollution in urban areas. ### Where This Applies - **Environmental Sustainability:** Opportunity for companies in the sustainability sector to develop and promote eco-friendly paints and materials for murals. - **Urban Planning and Design:** Integrating eco-conscious murals into urban infrastructure, providing aesthetic appeal while improving local air quality. - **Art and Culture:** Exploring new avenues for artists to use their creative talents for environmental activism and positive social impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeone.md) - [Sleek Pollution-Reducing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1.md) - [Painterly Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmega-250-art-x-hailyhills.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Air Purifying Architectural Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verto-air-purification.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Minimalist Tile-Style Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missaglia-tiles.md) - [Balanced Office Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-paint.md) - [Style-Influenced Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-air-purifier-concept.md)