# Typographic Video Game Graffiti Artist Tilt Hides Words in Images of Super Mario Bros. Cast By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-tilt References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2012/05/15/tilts-mario-world/) & [graffitilt](http://graffitilt.com/) Graffiti artist Tilt is at it again with these Super Mario Bros.-inspired pieces. Rather than simply rendering the likes of Mario, Luigi, Wario and Princess Peach in a manner most people are familiar with however, Tilt has depicted the popular [video game characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set) using graffiti-style bubble letters. Those with a keen eye will be able to decipher the words that make up each enigmatic [pop culture painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti), though it’s safe to say most people will be enjoying these images based on its sheer awesomeness alone. Artist Tilt also spray-painted these works with an intentional grit, making his interpretations of the video game staples more [street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) appropriate. Expect to see more characters rendered in a similar manner from the prolific Tilt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Typographic Street Art:** The use of graffiti-style bubble letters to depict images and words presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and eye-catching street art that is both visually appealing and easily decipherable. - **Pop Culture Graffiti:** Incorporating popular video game characters and other imagery into graffiti art can create a sense of nostalgia and appeal to a younger demographic. - **Interactive Public Art:** Using enigmatic pop culture paintings like Tilt’s Super Mario Bros. pieces that require a keen eye to decipher creates an opportunity for artists to make their graffiti art interactive and engaging for the public. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graffiti Art:** Graffiti artists can utilize the typographic street art trend to create unique and visually appealing works that stand out in urban settings. - **Video Game Merchandise:** Licensing popular video game characters for use in graffiti art presents an opportunity for video game merchandise companies to expand their product offerings and appeal to a younger market. - **Public Art Installations:** Cities and municipalities can commission artists who specialize in interactive public art to create unique public art installations that engage and inspire the community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Holographic Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protohologram.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Haunting Gaming Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauntii-xbox-game.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md)