# Artistic Heavyweight Sports Bart van Polanen Petel Will Inspire People to Box with Paint By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-with-paint References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3034311/the-recommender/paintboxing-is-exactly-what-it-sounds-like-and-its-awesome) Heavyweight Bart van Polanen Petel is not only a boxer, he is a talented painter who will inspired people to put down the traditional paintbrush and box with paint instead. What does that mean? It means wrapping a punching bag with a canvas, dipping gloves into a bunch of [colorful paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe) and hitting it for hours on end to create a [stunning abstract artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dom-prignon-and-jeanmichel-basquiat). Dubbed 'Paintboxing,' the Dutch artist has been able to meld two passions into one. Surely a gym or studio will introduce an option so that people can also box with paint in the near future. Petel writes, “Instead of crushing bones and shattering teeth, I use my fists to create. I use exclusively [boxing techniques, with real boxing gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-boxing-training-equipment). No brush allowed.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paintboxing:** The trend of combining boxing and painting, where individuals create abstract artwork by punching paint-covered canvases. - **Multidisciplinary Art:** The trend of artists combining different forms of expression, such as Bart van Polanen Petel integrating boxing and painting. - **Alternative Art Techniques:** The trend of exploring unconventional methods to create art, like using boxing techniques instead of traditional paintbrushes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fitness:** The fitness industry can incorporate paintboxing as a new workout option, merging art and exercise in a unique way. - **Art:** The art industry can showcase and support emerging artists who experiment with multidisciplinary approaches like combining sports and painting. - **Recreation:** Recreational centers can introduce paintboxing as an engaging and creative activity for people of all ages and artistic levels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered At-Home Boxing Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pendulum-boxing.md) - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [AI-Powered Boxing Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bhout-bag.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Connected At-Home Boxing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxx-boxing-studio.md) - [Retro-Inspired Boxing Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-boxing-gear.md) - [Interactive Music Fitness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-boxing-machine.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Smart Home Boxing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boom-workout-system.md)