# Chewing Gum Canvases Ben Wilson Prettifies the Streets of London By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-wilson References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/the-lounge/news/ben-wilson-paints-gum.aspx) & [kuriositas](http://www.kuriositas.com/2010/11/ben-wilson-chewing-gum-artist-and.html) London artist Ben Wilson has undertaken a project like no other: [painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) [gum that has been spit out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-gum) all over the streets of his beloved city. These mini canvases have proven to be quite good as well. Considering that littered gum does end up creating a [trashy sort of mosaic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmologyscape) on sidewalks and footpaths all around the world (excluding Singapore, of course), Ben Wilson has stepped up their artistic potential. Check out the gallery above for his amazing works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Street Art on Gum:** Gum on the street is more than trash, it is now a canvas for street artists to showcase their work. - **Environmental Art:** Art on sidewalks made from biodegradable materials can have both a positive impact on the environment and keep the streets clean. - **Upcycling in Art:** Artists can use discarded materials such as gum to create unique and sustainable pieces of art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can collaborate with environmental organizations to showcase works that raise awareness of the environment through recycled or discarded mediums. - **Sanitation:** Innovative sanitation companies can develop technologies that recycle gum into new materials, lowering the amount of waste produced in urban areas. - **Tourism:** Gum murals can attract visitors to London and other cities, creating tourism opportunities for local businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Reusable Chewing Gum Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewing-gum-container.md) - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-gum.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md)