# Rusty Auto Murals Bo Lundvang Creates Oxidized Pop Art Featuring Popular Cars By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-02-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-lundvang References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/luxury-cars-rust-portraits.html) & [rost.lundvang.se](http://rost.lundvang.se/) Bo Lundvang has found an interesting way to use rust in his artwork. The Swedish artist, who is also a writer for the car magazine Bilsport (and has been labeled a "media polymath"), has created as series of artworks using oxidized rust that feature popular cars. Showcasing vehicles like the Dodge Charger, the [Koenigsegg](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccgt1) CCX and the [Lamborghini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunkinspired-sports-cars) [Aventador](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-urus), Bo Lundvang's art involves first creating the image via a computer program. He then sends the image to be turned into a stencil, which is made from adhesive vinyl., and the stencil is subsequently attached to a 3-by-1 1/2-feet piece of bare steel. Finally, the artist speeds up oxidation and the formation of rust through a special process (that he wants to keep secret) and in the end, the stencil is removed, revealing an image that "stands in smooth, gray steel against a background of deeply textured rust," describes the New York Times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Oxidized Art:** Opportunities for artists to incorporate unexpected materials, like rust, into their art and create unique pieces. - **Computerized Stenciling:** New techniques to design and create intricate stencils using computer programs and adhesive vinyl. - **Rust Simulation Technology:** Development of technology to speed up the oxidation process and create textured rust effects on metal surfaces for art or industrial applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Possibilities to innovate in the art world by experimenting with unconventional materials and techniques, like oxidizing metal and using computerized stenciling. - **Advertising and Branding:** Use of rust or textured metallic surfaces to create unique and eye-catching advertisements or branding materials for companies in the automotive or industrial sectors. - **Metalworking and Manufacturing:** Potential to incorporate textured rust surfaces into metal products for a unique aesthetic or functional purpose, such as rusted metal cladding for buildings or oxidized car parts for automotive design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Spray Paint Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Decayed Car Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-daniel-arsham.md) - [Painting-Inspired Artful Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car.md) - [Exploded Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Artistic Auto Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-bmw-art-car.md)