# Environmentalist Artist or Crazy Person? Can Man By Cowbag | Published 2008-03-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-man-crazy-person-or-environmentalist-artist References: [boreme](http://www.boreme.com) Well they say one man's trash is another man's treasure as the "Can Man" demonstrates this admirably with his extreme [recycled fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection). He simply views trash as the raw materials for his art. You have to see it to believe it so check out the video - I like the [cork suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees) the best personally! **Implications** - The wider adoption of environmentalism and eco-friendly practices such as recycling have caused a growth in artivists, or artists who use their creativity to make a social statement and raise awareness for a chosen cause. This artist creates musical suits from [found objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) to grab the attention of passersby and advocate for "green" practices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Environmental Fashion:** Creating wearable clothing and accessories out of recycled materials as a way to promote environmental sustainability. - **Artivism:** Using artistic expression as a tool for promoting social and environmental causes. - **Found Object Art:** Using discarded or found objects as raw materials for artistic expression to promote sustainability and creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to tap into an environmentally-conscious and socially-minded market through the use of recycled materials and sustainable practices. - **Art:** Incorporating found objects into art can open up new avenues for artistic expression and promote sustainability. - **Waste Management:** Developing innovative ways to utilize and repurpose waste materials for artistic expression, environmental awareness, and social advocacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolibana.md)