# Gritty Graffiti Portraits The Fauxreel 'Face of the City' Series Symbolizes Human Frailty By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-15 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauxreel-face-of-the-city References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/8486/fauxreel-face-of-the-city.html) & [fauxreel](http://fauxreel.ca/) I’m actually a fan of [graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto)--I think it’s a great form of expression and when done respectfully, like this Fauxreel ‘Face of the City’ series, it can really add to a city. I mean, just take a moment to truly appreciate the work in this gallery. It takes an uber amount of talent to create something like this. The Toronto-based [street artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) uses his signature [paper affect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) for the Fauxreel ‘Face of the City’ artworks. According to the artist, each piece “combines the abrasive charm found in the distressed surfaces of modern cities with the intimate familiarity of the prominent features of the human face.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gritty Graffiti Art:** Innovative artists can leverage street art as a medium for evocative, creative expressions of urban life that appeal to a broad range of audiences. - **Mixed-media Artwork:** Incorporating different materials in artwork can lead to more unique, captivating pieces that capture the viewer's imagination. - **Integration of Art in Public Space:** Integrating art in public spaces, especially in urban settings, can enhance the urban landscape, stimulate curiosity and conversations, and foster a greater sense of community. ### Where This Applies - **Street Art:** Street art is an emerging, dynamic industry that promises creativity, independence, and freedom for artists and can contribute to the urban art movement. - **Fine Arts:** Traditional fine arts can leverage new mediums and materials to create innovative artworks, break out of traditional forms and appeal to wider audiences. - **Urban Design and Architecture:** Urban designers and architects can carefully integrate art into new urban development projects to add a distinct character and personality to the community, increase the sense of place, and promote community involvement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md)