# Oddly Spray-Painted Objects Former Writer, Part 1 by Thomas Albdorf Explores His Graffiti Past By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-writer-part-1 References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/thomas-albdorf) & [thomasalbdorf](http://www.thomasalbdorf.com/) The Former Writer, Part 1: Colour on Surface series revolves around random objects that have only one obvious thing in common: They have all been spray-painted. These mundane items, which range from chairs and tires to bricks and wood, have been made into [vibrant sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition). They have even been artistically arranged to show just how removed they are from their previous existence. Created by Thomas Albdorf, the Former Writer, Part 1: Colour on Surface series "explores his [teenage habit of graffitiing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) anything that stayed still long enough to be spray-painted," a written on It's Nice That. Simple yet thought-provoking, he explains that his latest crop of work delves into "the relationship between pre-photographic painterly and sculptural interventions and their post-photographic digital equivalents." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spray-painted Sculptures:** Opportunity to explore new ways of transforming everyday objects through vibrant and bold spray-painted designs. - **Pre-photographic Influences in Digital Art:** Opportunity to explore the intersection of traditional art and modern digital techniques. - **Reimagining Mundane Objects:** Opportunity to transform everyday objects and give them new meaning through artistic expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** With the rise of street art and unconventional art forms, there is a growing opportunity for artists to explore new expressions and mediums. - **Home Decor:** Using unconventional objects and bold spray-painted designs can create unique pieces of decor that can add interest and personality to any space. - **Advertising:** Incorporating spray-painted designs and everyday objects into advertising campaigns can create a memorable and eye-catching message for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md)