# Charcoal Wall Murals Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada Creates Massive Murals for Anonymous Heroes By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jorge-rodriguez-gerada References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/12/massive-wall-portraits-by-jorge.html) & [artjammer](http://www.artjammer.com/) If you're a fan of charcoal art then you really need to acquaint yourself with the works of Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada. The Cuban artist paints [gigantic murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) all over the world of random city residents, giving viewers an interesting perspective of the global population. The idea of putting random city residents on [gigantic works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) may sound silly, but I am completely in love with the idea. Check out Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada's murals in the featured gallery. I eagerly anticipate getting my own mural someday soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Gigantic Murals:** Exploring the trend of large-scale murals that showcase random city residents as a form of unique artwork. - **Charcoal Art:** Examining the trend of using charcoal as a medium for creating intricate and expressive artworks. - **Global Perspective:** Highlighting the trend of art that aims to provide viewers with a broader understanding and appreciation of the global population. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunities to disrupt the traditional art industry by creating large-scale murals that capture the essence and diversity of city residents. - **Tourism:** Leveraging massive charcoal murals as tourist attractions to promote travel destinations and drive visitor engagement. - **Social Impact:** Utilizing charcoal art to raise awareness and spark conversations about societal issues around the world through the portrayal of everyday people on a grand scale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Wall Covering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-muro.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Mural Design Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Tiled Restaurant Interior Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozinha-das-flores.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md)