# Literal Pop Art Charlie Masson Creates His Work Using Bubble Wrap By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-wrap-art References: [2rart](http://www.2rart.co.uk/artist-detail.asp?id=3) & [cobdenclub](http://www.cobdenclub.co.uk/2r-art.html) Charlie Masson is a Chicago-based artist who has created a new series of paintings all using the delicate medium of bubble wrap. This bubble wrap art is very reminiscent of the pop art of the 60s; however, Masson’s paintings take pop to a whole other dimension by using the groves and bumps of the bubble wrap to give new dimension to each piece. Bubble wrap art gives a whole new meaning to pop art, bringing modern aesthetics to an older comic book-based era. These [vintage images and characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) are given new life and remain timeless under the guise of Charlie Masson's completely unique art medium -- bubble wrap. Charlie Masson describes his using bubble wrap as a way of speaking to the fragility of art and current times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bubble Wrap Art:** The use of bubble wrap as a unique art medium presents opportunities for artists to create fresh and modern pieces. - **Pop Art Renaissance:** The revival of the pop art movement through bubble wrap art can inspire new trends and styles in the contemporary art industry. - **Fragility Artistry:** The use of delicate materials such as bubble wrap in creating art pieces highlights how vulnerability can be a metaphor for expression especially in today's era. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can explore the potential of bubble wrap art in creating unique pieces, cultivating interest and expanding its market reach. - **Packaging and Shipping:** The packaging and shipping industry can innovate by using bubble wrap art for product packaging, enhancing brand perception and customer engagement. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can integrate bubble wrap art as part of its creative and contemporary designs, producing customised and aesthetically pleasing living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Bubble Wrap Branding Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sealed-air.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Pop Art Beer Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-and-sir-peter-blake.md) - [Artist-Based Residential Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-pachter.md) - [Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabat-bag.md)