# 8-Bit Wood Art Jeff Swenty Recreates Iconic Video Game Characters and Scenes By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeff-swenty References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/23/8-bit-wooden-art/) & [8bitwood](http://www.8bitwood.com/) Jeff Swenty shows that there is truly no shortage of ways to pay tribute to video games. Through his 8-Bit Wood art, he has recreated some of the more famous [retro characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection) such as Super Mario and Contra. Designing these video game icons in [pixelated wood pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror), Jeff Swenty recreates identifiable scenes by hanging them up strategically on walls. For more of his work including Mega Man and [Space Invaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light), visit his site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pixelated Art:** Creating pixelated art pieces offers a unique and nostalgic aesthetic that resonates with video game enthusiasts. - **Retro Gaming Revival:** The resurgence of retro video games and their iconic characters presents opportunities to tap into the nostalgia market with innovative products and experiences. - **Mixed Media Crafts:** Exploring the combination of traditional materials like wood with digital pixel art opens up possibilities for innovative mixed media crafts that blend old and new aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Home Decor:** Artists and designers can leverage pixelated art to create unique home decor pieces that appeal to gamers and nostalgia seekers. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The popularity of retro gaming characters offers opportunities for gaming merchandise companies to create collectibles and accessories featuring pixelated designs. - **Craft and DIY:** Craft enthusiasts can explore the fusion of pixel art and traditional crafts to create DIY projects and workshops that cater to both gamers and art lovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game-Inspired Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pac-man-side-table.md) - [Ultra-Minimal Arcade Gaming Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-arcade-cabinet.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Building Block Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ps-one.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Nostalgic Game Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection.md)