# Art-Enhanced Creative Shipping Containers YOK and SHERYO Use Art to Boost Community Aesthetics By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-shipping-container References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/77432349/Red-hook-Crit-Nike) & [yokandsheryo](https://yokandsheryo.com/About) These two creative shipping containers by traveling mural artists YOK and SHERYO significantly improve the aesthetic of the neighborhood. The illustrations are intricate and a great example of the skilled work [street artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) produce, as well as its inherent value to the community. This particular installation is commissioned for a collaboration between Red hook Crit and [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike). Each of the two creative shipping containers is 40 feet in length and the structures have been painted both on the inside and out. YOK and SHERYO infused their installations with a bit of a personalized touch as they sourced "gates, doors, wood, corrugated metal, tin sheets, industrial lights, chain link fences, [...] and even a red seafaring hook" from the neighborhood. They used these materials to clad the exterior and thus, offered a more unique piece of art to the local community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Community Art Installations:** Businesses and organizations can collaborate with local artists to create community art installations that boost aesthetic appeal and promote community engagement. - **Repurposing Shipping Containers:** Repurposing shipping containers for artistic installations presents a new opportunity for sustainable construction practices and creative designs for businesses. - **Street Art as Community Value:** Recognizing street art as a valuable asset to a community and promoting its creation can lead to more diverse and visually appealing neighborhoods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can use community art installations and repurposed shipping containers to create unique, artistic accommodations that offer a personalized touch for guests. - **Real Estate:** Developers can incorporate community art installations and repurposed shipping containers into new construction projects to add a unique visual element and sustainable construction practices. - **Retail:** Retail stores and shopping centers can use community art installations and repurposed shipping containers to create visually appealing storefronts and attract customers with unique designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Space-Enhancing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-artworks.md) - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Mountainous Repurposed Crate Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-installation.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-collaboration-series.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)