# Writing on Webs John Hagerty's 'Flirt With Time' Channels 'Charlotte's Web' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-hagerty-flirt-with-time References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Flirt-With-Time/255213) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/fugitivematerials/sets/72157620181615333/) When I saw John Hagerty's 'Flirt with Time' photo set, I immediately thought of 'Charlotte's Web.' This innovative series arranges phrases in gold letters in a [spiderweb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). With phrases like 'Happy Mess,' 'Easy on the Eyes,' 'Use Rest,' and 'If You Picnic She Will Come,' John Hagerty's modern-day mantras are definitely ones to follow. **Implications** - Modern art is often influenced by social and environmental factors; to respond to concerns about the recession, artist John Hagerty created a set of insightful, motivational mantras with a presentation that channels a classic children's book. The finished product inspires [nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordinary-habit) and an uplifting sense of positivity -- two factors that today's art consumer can thoroughly appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motivational Mantras:** Opportunity to create and market motivational mantras as a form of modern art. - **Innovative Presentations:** Opportunity to incorporate innovative display techniques for traditional art forms. - **Environmental Influences:** Opportunity to create art that responds to and reflects current social and environmental concerns. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore new forms of expressive art inspired by today's social and environmental factors. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create products featuring motivational mantras and innovative displays. - **Marketing:** Opportunity for marketing companies to use motivational mantras as a way of capturing and inspiring target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Intentional Online Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-internet.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md)