# Oversized Cut-Out Artwork John Cerney Creates Massive Installations By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-cerney References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2011/10/john-cerney-giant-cut-out-people.html) & [johncerney](http://www.johncerney.com/) John Cerney is a Californian artist who creates amazing art that can only be described as giant cut-outs. His work has dotted the [American Southwest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-for-the-trees) since 1995, and depict everyone from field workers to playful toddlers. Cerney first began his art career in 1984 after graduating from Cal State University Long Beach. He worked as a muralist and portrait artist in Southern California for several years before relocating to Central California. In Central California, Cerney began painting murals on barns and eventually moved on to creating his giant cut-out art. He eventually hooked up with Korean artist Dong Sun Kim and the rest is history. His work is inspiring and mesmerizing, nestled in the heart of the United States. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Oversized Cut-out Artwork:** Creating massive installations of giant cut-out art presents opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore new avenues by incorporating oversized cut-out artwork in exhibitions and installations. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can leverage oversized cut-out artwork as unique and eye-catching attractions for visitors. - **Event Management:** Event management professionals can utilize oversized cut-out artwork to create memorable and visually striking event setups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Permanent Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoops-tree.md) - [Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zemlya.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Large Structural Ceramic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivia-cognet.md) - [Monolithic Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-with-trees.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md)