# Skeletal Comic Street Art Nychos Designs Cheerfully Morbid Cartoon Graffiti Art By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-graffiti-art References: [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/39508/graffiti-skeleton-throw-up/) & [rabbiteyemovement.at](http://www.rabbiteyemovement.at/) Utilizing the bright colors and bold outlines of classic cartoon designs, artist Nychos gives his morbid cartoon graffiti art a playful twist. His signature style of graffiti art involves happy cartoons that have been torn apart, exposing their inner skeletons and anatomy. This imagery serves to show the gruesome and creepy side of the cheerful characters and also gives them a more realistic portrayal, bringing them to life through the exploration of death. Anyone who is familiar with Nychos and his style of street art will be able to identify his works due to the way he effortlessly blurs the lines between mortality and vivacious life. The skeletal cartoon graffiti art is reminiscent of old [nostalgic comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer) blended with the modern desire for [macabre design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Skeletal Cartoon Art:** The juxtaposition of macabre and cheerful cartoon designs opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in alternative art and fashion. - **Gruesome Realism:** The trend of exploring darker realism in cartoon art and design has brought fresh opportunities in the gaming and entertainment industries. - **Nostalgic-macabre Blend:** The blending of old nostalgic comics with modern macabre design is creating opportunities for innovation in niche art and fashion subcultures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graffiti Art:** The emergence of skeletal cartoon graffiti art presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the graffiti and public art space. - **Alternative Fashion:** The playful and macabre design can disrupt the alternative fashion industry, presenting new opportunities for innovation. - **Entertainment Industry:** The trend of exploring darker realism in cartoon art and design is generating opportunities for disruptive innovation in gaming, animation, and movie industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)