# Mosaic Plectrum Portraits Ed Chapman Idolizes the Great Jimi Hendrix With a Guitar Pick Canvas By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-chapman References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/news/jimi-hendrix-mosaic-made-of-5000-plectrums-auctioned-at-charity-event.html) & [chapmanmosaics.weebly](http://chapmanmosaics.weebly.com) Artist Ed Chapman loves music and creating works of art depicting some of the world's most famous musicians. From John Lennon to Kurt Cobain, subjects of the music-loving artist's work are always the legends, with his recent Jimi Hendrix portrait as a testament to Chapman's love of music. Ed Chapman wanted to make this mosaic a piece of art that was more than just a portrait of Hendrix. Using 5000 plectrums (better known as guitar picks) Ed Chapman was able to make this stunning portrait. Ed Chapman chose only [Fender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-guitar) guitar picks because Jimi Hendrix was known for playing a [Fender Stratocaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highly-collectible-vintage-guitars). Ed Chapman had a lot of fun creating the piece and crafting a portrait out of 5000 guitar picks is no easy task. The work of art was also for a good cause as it was auctioned on February 24, 2011 for the Cancer Research UK’s Sound & Vision fundraiser event. The mosaic masterpiece was sold for a whopping £23,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mosaic Art:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials, such as guitar picks, in mosaic art presents an opportunity for unique and eye-catching creations. - **Music-inspired Art:** The popularity of art inspired by iconic musicians opens up a market for artists to create portraits and works of art that resonate with music lovers. - **Charitable Art Auctions:** The success of using art as a fundraising tool for charitable events highlights the potential for artists to contribute to a cause through their work. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore new materials and techniques to create innovative and attention-grabbing artworks, like mosaic portraits using unconventional materials. - **Music and Entertainment:** The demand for music-inspired art presents opportunities for artists, musicians, and merchandise companies to collaborate and create unique products for music enthusiasts. - **Fundraising and Non-profit:** The success of charitable art auctions showcases the potential for non-profit organizations to leverage art as a means of raising funds and awareness for their causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music Educator-Inspired Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-artist-guitar.md) - [Pick-Dispensing Guitar Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stompbox.md) - [Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-remote-control-guitar-pick.md) - [AI-Powered Guitar Pick Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piek.md) - [Fashion-Forward Guitar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Nightclub-Derived Wood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-guitar.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Global Guitar Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-x-michael-j-fox.md)