# Therapeutic Abstract Graffiti 'Gamma Ray' by Sixteen Happywallmaker is Psychedelic and Peaceful By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamma-ray References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/artistes/seize-happywallmaker/) & [seizegraff.free.fr](http://seizegraff.free.fr/) French artist Sixteen Happywallmaker has set out on yet another creative endeavor with his latest work he calls Gamma Ray. This technicolor street art is bursting with bold lines and [geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) as if these images were projected through a colossal kaleidoscope. These amazingly abstract wall portraits take viewers on a journey through a colorful natural disaster. In addition to being outstandingly beautiful, 'Gamma Ray' is a way for this self-taught genius to obtain inner peace and positive energy due to the use of the [bright and bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) as a sort of therapy. Sixteen's series of work is true street art amusement that expresses and promotes an optimistic message and portrays the joyful inner peace of this brilliantly bold artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Therapeutic Street Art:** There is potential for artists to intentionally create street art that promotes positive mental health and wellness through their use of color, imagery and messaging. - **Geometric Street Art:** Artists can utilize sharp geometric shapes and bright colors to create attention-grabbing street art that disrupts traditional street art forms and messaging. - **Technicolor Natural Disasters:** The use of vibrant color and abstract shapes to portray natural disasters in a positive light can ignite conversations about the beauty within tragedy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mental Wellness:** Mental wellness professionals can utilize street art as a therapeutic tool for their clients and integrate it into their practice. - **Tourism:** Cities and countries can utilize street art to attract tourists and create a unique artistic destination for visitors. - **Advertising & Marketing:** Companies can leverage street art as a way to promote their brand in an alternative and creative way and thereby disrupt traditional advertising methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md) - [Vibrant Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rico-gatson.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md)