# Urban Avian Artwork These Life-Life Murals Depict Flying Seagulls and Herons By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-seagulls References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/05/20/flying-away-birds-street-art/) & [eron.it](http://www.eron.it/HOME.html) The Italian street artist known as 'Eron' designed a beautiful urban mural that depicts a series of flying seagulls and herons. Unlike traditional street art, Eron's artwork boasts a three-dimensional quality that makes it appear as though the birds are actually in mid-flight. The optical illusion is both startling and intriguing. The mural itself is titled 'Concrete vs. Concrete' and it is located under a bridge in Riccione, Italy. The murals are done with spray paint, yet they look three-dimensional when viewed from a distance. The visual effect mimics the image of birds in various stages of flight. The flying seagulls and herons thus take on a life-life quality that makes the concrete background look like a realistic scene from nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Street Art:** This trend of creating three-dimensional street art could be leveraged by companies in the art and advertising industries to create engaging and eye-catching installations that capture people's attention. - **Optical Illusion Art:** The use of optical illusions in art presents an opportunity for artists and designers to push the boundaries of perception and create immersive and interactive experiences for viewers. - **Nature-inspired Murals:** The popularity of nature-inspired murals opens up possibilities for businesses in the interior design and hospitality industries to incorporate such artwork in their spaces, providing a calming and visually appealing environment for customers and clients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Incorporating 3D street art and optical illusions in traditional art forms can create innovative artworks that stand out in the industry and attract a wide audience. - **Advertising:** Using 3D street art and optical illusions in advertising campaigns can capture consumers' attention and make brands more memorable and innovative. - **Interior Design:** Integrating nature-inspired murals into interior design projects can create unique and visually appealing spaces that offer a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md)