# Avian Street Embellishments The Erik Berglin 'Birds' Project Mixes Mother Natures and Metropolis By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erik-berglin-birds-project References: [brooklynstreetart](http://www.brooklynstreetart.com/theblog/?p=25204) & [erikberglin](http://www.erikberglin.com/index.php?/projects/birds/) If you're perusing New York City and happen to come across some incredibly realistic feathered friends on washed out walls or graffiti-covered concrete, chances are the Erik Berglin 'Birds' Project has touched down. Berglin, a Swedish artist that is now a bonafide New Yorker, began in 2006 by posting ducky decals and photos of fowl around Europe to bring a touch of nature to the surroundings polluted by only propaganda and spraypaint. No need to read into the deeper meaning behind the bevy of birds, Berglin claims it's more of a hobby than anything, despite that while wheat-pasting them up, he gains a few confused looks. The Erik Berglin 'Birds' project has been in flight for years now but will hopefully continue to add intricate exotic plummage to city slicker scenery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Street Art:** Opportunity for artists to use urban surfaces as canvases and bring art to the streets. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Increasing demand for artwork that brings elements of nature into urban environments. - **Public Art Installations:** Growing interest in large-scale art installations that transform public spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new ways of creating and displaying artwork in urban settings. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity to attract tourists by showcasing unique public art installations in urban areas. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can collaborate with street artists to create visually appealing advertisements in urban spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Educational Linoleum Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvi-birdhouse.md) - [Home Exterior Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numbird.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md)