# Comic Collage Art Greg Gossel's Artworks for the Show & Tell Gallery By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-gossels-artworks-show-tell-gallery References: [showandtellgallery](http://showandtellgallery.com/exhibition_profile.php?id=9) & [greggossel](http://www.greggossel.com/) Greg Gossel creates his masterpieces in a layered collage-like fashion using the mediums of spray paint, paper-collage, serigraph, ink, acrylics and oils. He strives to create a visual history of change, process and expression with his works. Last weekend, Greg Gossel opened a [three man show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition) in Toronto's Show & Tell Gallery with Greg Lamarche and Steve Powers. Their [comic collage art show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart) runs until August 9. **Implications** - Collaging had once been associated with childhood, however it has proven to be a popular technique to incorporate a variety of images within all industries. Through the use of collaging, [print marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-print-series) and product packaging can become even more dynamic, eye-catching and effective at capturing consumer attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Incorporating Collaging:** Incorporating collage techniques in various industries can result in more dynamic and attention-grabbing print marketing and product packaging. - **Visual History of Change:** Creating artworks that visually depict a history of change and expression can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art industry. - **Multi-medium Artworks:** Creating artworks using multiple mediums like spray paint, paper-collage, serigraph, ink, acrylics, and oils can open up new possibilities for creativity and innovation in the art world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising and Marketing:** The use of collage techniques in print marketing can revolutionize the advertising and marketing industry by making campaigns more dynamic and attention-grabbing. - **Product Packaging:** Incorporating collaging in product packaging designs can create visually appealing and captivating packaging that stands out on the shelves, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the packaging industry. - **Art:** Embracing the concept of creating a visual history of change and expression through artworks can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Church-Housed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-mike1.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Pink-Detailed Art Gallery Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superzoom.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)