# Body Calligraphy By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-calligraphy References: [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/reelbenjam1) French body painter and [graffiti artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto) RéElBenjam1 uses the art of calligraphy to create a contemporary extension of his emotions and personal experiences and transform them into shapes, colors, and signs. His inspiration comes from Eastern calligraphy and tribal orientation graffiti. The shapes and icons RéElBenjam1 paints on bodies is his unique way of writing. His creativity goes beyond traditional body paint as he also uses [fluorescent paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) to add an eye-catching and vibrant look to his body art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Body Calligraphy:** A trend in body painting that uses calligraphy-inspired designs to express emotions and personal experiences. - **Fluorescent Body Art:** A trend in body painting that incorporates fluorescent paint for an eye-catching and vibrant look. - **Contemporary Tribal Graffiti:** A trend in graffiti art that combines elements of Eastern calligraphy and tribal iconography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Body Art:** The body art industry can explore new forms of expression with calligraphy-inspired designs and fluorescent paint. - **Graffiti Art:** The graffiti art industry can find inspiration in the fusion of Eastern calligraphy and tribal iconography. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate body calligraphy and fluorescent body art as part of their entertainment and decor offerings for parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Vintage Calligraphy Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meisterstck-great-masters-calligraphy.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1664-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Marker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffitiinspired-marker-set.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Graffiti Ski Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator.md)