# Industrial Eco Art Cal Lane Turns Blue Collar Items into Green Art By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cal-lane References: [paulbaines](http://paulbaines.co.uk/2011/02/the-industrial-beauty-of-cal-lane/) & [foleygallery](http://www.foleygallery.com/) Many people would look at an [oil drum or a dumpster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wa-lamp) and see a brutish and ugly piece of metal, but Cal Lane saw an opportunity to [make something beautiful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). Her art imposes lilting, feminine artistry on [industrial objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-art1) that are typically associated with blue collar labour and gritty masculinity. Cal Lane also has a political edge to her art: some of her more recent works have included an oil barrel with an 'oil spill' for added impact. Keep your eyes peeled for Cal Lane's next piece involving an abandoned Soviet submarine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Feminine Industrial Art:** Explore the growing trend of imposing feminine artistry on industrial objects, transforming them into beautiful and unique pieces. - **Political Art with Impact:** Discover the trend of incorporating political messages into art, using industrial objects to make powerful statements. - **Repurposing Abandoned Objects:** Uncover the trend of repurposing abandoned objects, like an abandoned Soviet submarine, to create innovative and intriguing art installations. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Explore innovative opportunities for artists to transform industrial objects and create unique and impactful art pieces. - **Environmental Activism:** Discover how the trend of using industrial objects for art can be leveraged by environmental activists to raise awareness about key issues, such as oil spills and waste management. - **Event Planning:** Explore the disruptive innovation opportunities for event planners to incorporate industrial art installations into events, providing a unique and memorable experience for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md)