# Topographic Collages Matthew Cusick Uses Ecclectic Concepts to Create Art By JDurhamII | Published 2010-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-uses-maps-as-painting-collages References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/map-collages/76660/) & [mattcusick](http://www.mattcusick.com/) Artist Matthew Cusick uses [map cutouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table) to create these beautiful illustrations. As a new found lover of the [art world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart), I'm beginning to see more and more pieces like this that are the epitome of creativity, beauty, and timelessness. These concepts are new to me, causing me to marvel at the [artistic talent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) that Matthew Cusick possesses. I'm just going to enjoy looking at these and being jealous that I can't create something so unique. I suggest you do the same in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Topographic Artwork:** Opportunity for disrupting the art industry with topographic collages using maps and other mediums. - **Eclectic Illustrations:** Creating illustrations with unconventional materials presents a opportunity to disrupt traditional art techniques. - **Mixed-media Art:** Expanding artistic possibilities through the combination of multiple mediums and/or repurposed materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** Opportunity for artists to find innovative ways of creating new types of artwork. - **Craft Supplies:** Opportunity for craft supplies manufacturers and retailers to capitalize on the mixed-media trend and provide new materials for artists. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to commission unique mixed-media artwork for sale to an increasingly eclectic customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md)