# Googly-Eyed Street Art A Toronto Artist Turns Everyday Objects into Googly-eyed Art Pieces By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/googlyeyed-street-art References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/street-artist-turns-outdoor-objects-in-toronto-into-fun-googly-eyed-creatures/) & [pizzaandpixels.tumblr](http://pizzaandpixels.tumblr.com/) Toronto artist and animator Aiden Glynn of Pizza and Pixels has taken to the streets to create some googly-eyed street art pieces. [Re-appropriation in the name of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) is always cool, and often overshadows the original meaning or purpose of the object itself -- just ask Banksy. These pieces take basic items like a [street divider](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-walks) and turn them into cute monsters without needing very many add-ons. All of the pieces use the googly-eyes and often one other aspect to tie it all together, such as a moustache or small fuzz for hair. Considering how the weather has hit Toronto this year, citizens could definitely use some cheering up, and these googly-eyed street art pieces could do the trick. You'll find these pieces in Liberty Village in Toronto. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Re-appropriation Art:** Creating art pieces by re-appropriating everyday objects and giving them a new meaning or purpose. - **Minimalist Street Art:** Using very few add-ons to create street art pieces, often focusing on just one or two elements to tie it all together. - **Humorous Street Art:** Creating street art pieces that are whimsical and funny in nature, adding a bit of humor to the urban environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and humorous street art pieces that add to the urban landscape. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Cities can use these street art pieces to promote tourism and add to the overall visitor experience. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for companies to create advertising campaigns around these street art pieces to target a younger, creative demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Light-Up Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moongarden.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Premium Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-monster-opens.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Free Outdoor AR Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-ar-exhibition.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Self-Expression Encouraging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-window.md)