# Drawing With Mosquitos Malaria Kills More Than Hitler, Stalin, Tanks & Bombs By Ayman | Published 2008-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-with-mosquitos References: [arabaquarius.blogspot](http://arabaquarius.blogspot.com/2008/05/drawing-with-mosquitos.html) I am in awe of this new Malaria awareness campaign by África Directo. The message that *"Nothing and no one takes as many lives as malaria"* is ingeniously delivered by drawing portraits of infamous dictators such as *Stalin* and *Hitler*, who have the blood of millions on their hands, using hundreds of mosquitos. The print ads also use mosquitos to depict killing machinary such as tanks and fighter jets dropping bombs. The wonderful campaign was created by Spanish ad agency *Sra. Rushmore* with great art direction by Ana Delgado and Marta Herradura, and creative direction by Miguel García Vizcaíno and Paco Conde. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mosquito Advertising:** The use of mosquitos as a creative medium for advertising campaigns creates a unique and attention-grabbing approach to messaging. - **Social Awareness Through Shocking Imagery:** This trend involves using powerful and thought-provoking visuals to bring attention to important issues and causes. - **Alternative Portraiture Techniques:** By using mosquitos to create portraits, artists and advertisers alike can showcase their creativity and unique approach to traditional mediums. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can implement the use of shocking or creative methods such as the use of mosquitos in their campaigns to differentiate themselves and grab the attention of their target audience. - **Public Health:** This industry can utilize powerful messaging to raise awareness of important health issues such as malaria and other diseases. - **Art and Design:** By pushing the boundaries of traditional mediums and techniques, artists can create unique and impactful pieces of art that stand out in the art and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Based Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperbased-mosquito-repellent.md) - [Pollution-Removing Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-campaign-sucks.md) - [Beer Can Mosquito Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-light-can.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Fly-Attracting Seltzer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-hard-seltzer-ad.md) - [Electronic Mosquito Repellents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-mosquito-repellent.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Fruit Waste Ink Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-waste-ink.md) - [Chemical-Free Mosquito Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqitter-mini.md)