# Cheeky Computing Graffiti Street Artist Jilly Ballistic Creates Thought-Provoking Work By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jilly-ballistic References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/computer-dialog-box-street-art-by-jilly-ballistic) & [jillyballistic.tumblr](http://jillyballistic.tumblr.com/) Those familiar computer dialogue pop-ups are starting to appear beyond the computer screen, as street artist Jilly Ballistic criticizes the advertising world with his cheeky interventions. The prolific [graffiti artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding) has canvased the city of New York with [warning boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-xp-crocs) typically encountered by [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack) computer users. With brash messages like "Are you sure you want to remove this advertisement permanently," Jilly Ballistic seeks to instill thought-provoking messages to the brand-hungry Big Apple citizens. He also appears to have a fondness for vintage and retro photographs, featuring various characters decked out in gas masks -- very Banksy-esque if I do say so myself. So the next time that annoying little warning comes up across your screen, take a look at Jilly Ballistic and his works for a comical time passer.. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Computer Dialogue Pop-up Art:** Creating art by incorporating computer dialogue pop-up boxes in unexpected locations - **Criticism Art:** Using art to provoke thought and comment on social issues or trends - **Vintage/retro Photo Art:** Incorporating vintage or retro photographs in modern art pieces or interventions ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating non-traditional advertising strategies that incorporate thought-provoking art pieces - **Street Art:** Opportunity for disruption in making street art more accessible through the use of computer dialogue pop-up boxes or vintage/retro photographs - **Art Galleries/museums:** Opportunity for disruption in creating exhibits or programs that feature non-traditional art forms that incorporate computer dialogue pop-ups or vintage/retro photographs ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md) - [Robotic Digital Surveillance Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accept-all.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md)