# Decommissioned Aircraft Artwork Carlo McCormick Curates Work Done For the Boneyard Project By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlo-mccormick References: [twistedsifter](http://twistedsifter.com/2013/02/the-boneyard-project-art-on-old-planes/) & [theboneyardprojects](http://www.theboneyardprojects.com) Aircraft graveyards are usually a place that's left for gigantic aluminium machines to peacefully die, but Carlo McCormick curates The Boneyard Project, which takes decommissioned planes and turns them into works of art. The project is quite extensive with the number of artistic endeavours stretching rather high in quantity. The designs featured are usually psychedelic in nature, with a strong focus on color and patterns. Effortlessly cool, McCormick curates what must be one of the [coolest exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition) out there. Not just the fact that the [amazing artwork is done on planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-of-the-warriors-walled-in), but because it all takes place outside where nature has already begun to reclaim the planes as its own. The project is a little bit eerie and a whole lot of fun with support coming from across the country from people of all ages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Artistic Repurposing of Decommissioned Aircraft:** Opportunity for artists and designers to repurpose decommissioned aircraft as unique and visually striking works of art. - **Psychedelic Aesthetic in Artwork:** Growing trend of using vibrant colors and patterns to create psychedelic-inspired artwork. - **Outdoor Art Exhibitions:** Rise in popularity of outdoor art exhibitions that incorporate nature and utilize reclaimed spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers have the opportunity to explore new mediums and repurposing techniques in creating artwork out of decommissioned aircraft. - **Tourism and Events:** Potential for tourism and event companies to organize and promote outdoor art exhibitions featuring repurposed aircraft, attracting diverse audiences. - **Environmental Conservation:** Opportunity for environmental organizations and sustainability-focused industries to promote the idea of repurposing and upcycling materials through projects like The Boneyard. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Denim-Wrapped Private Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstar-raw1.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonami.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md)