# Cake Frosting Subway Art Bettina Banayan is a Culinary Art Student Who Frosts Cakes for Strangers By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bettina-banayan References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/02/24/nyc-culinary-student-frosts-cake-for-strangers-spreads-sappy-sugary-joy/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/bettinabanayan) Bettina Banayan recently made the decision that she is going to [frost a cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frost-buttercream) for everyone while riding the subway. She does so in a live art performance where she pulls out a white cake and frosts it while everyone watches her. As confused as the subway goers are, they are amused and love that is she doing this for people. This 12-minute video displays the entire performance from start to finish. Bettina Banayan says that, "New Yorkers aren't very personable with each other," and that “[they're] constantly in people’s private space, especially on the subway. I think it’s important to have some kind of community.” Her live art performance is definitely one that you will not forget. It would be wonderful if more people offered [baked goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baking-social) on a regular basis as public transportation would be much more enjoyable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cake Frosting as Performance Art:** Embracing the element of surprise, artists are using cake frosting as a medium for creating unique and interactive performances in public spaces, fostering a sense of community. - **Baking as a Form of Expression:** Baking enthusiasts are finding creative ways to use their skills to connect with others and express their artistic visions through live baking performances in unexpected settings. - **Public Transportation as a Venue for Artistic Expression:** Artists are transforming the mundane experience of commuting on public transportation into a platform for creative expression, engaging and entertaining passengers along the way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Performance:** Artists and performers have the opportunity to disrupt traditional notions of art and engage with audiences in unexpected and interactive ways through innovative cake frosting performances. - **Bakery and Food Service:** Bakeries and food services can capitalize on the trend of using cake frosting as a means of artistic expression, offering unique and personalized baked goods that cater to customers looking for novelty and creativity. - **Public Transportation:** Public transportation authorities can partner with artists and performers to enhance the commuting experience, creating a more vibrant and engaging atmosphere for passengers through innovative art installations and performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betty-crocker-dream-bake-studio.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md) - [QSR Holiday Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-sandwich-elves.md) - [Celebrity-Crafted Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolanda-gampp.md) - [Subscription-Based Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pastry-project.md) - [Visually Stimulating Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathtaking-dessert.md) - [Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-a-bagel.md)