# City-Complementing Art Installations 'Joy and Peace' Brings Color and Happiness to London By Ell Smith | Published 2017-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-and-peace References: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/10/artists-use-of-color-brings-joy-and-peace-to-london.html) & [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/morag-myerscough-luke-morgan-joy-and-peace-london-09-09-2017/) In a time of political uncertainty, two UK-based artists are using color and vibrancy to bring a sense of comfort to London, with an installation titled 'Joy and Peace.' The installation, which was created as part of London's new "Culture Mile Pop-Ups program," uses [bright colors and geometric shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) to adorn the gritty, brutalist buildings, as well as complement the [natural beauty of London's gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1). 'Joy,' which runs along London's Silk Street, uses unexpected geometric shapes to create an [optical illusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble), transforming an industrial wall into a gorgeously colorful surprise. 'Peace,' the second half of the installation, is situated in London's West Smithfield Rotunda Garden, in which the vibrancy is used to complement the natural wonders of the park -- creating a playful space for the public to enjoy. Photo Credits: [psfk](https://www.psfk.com/2017/10/artists-use-of-color-brings-joy-and-peace-to-london.html), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/morag-myerscough-luke-morgan-joy-and-peace-london-09-09-2017/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Urban Installations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to transform city spaces and bring vibrancy to urban environments. - **Optical Illusion Art:** Innovative use of unexpected geometric shapes to create visually stunning illusions on industrial walls. - **Natural-complementing Art:** Trend of using art to enhance and complement the natural beauty of outdoor spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create unique installations in urban and natural settings. - **Urban Development:** Potential for urban developers and city planners to incorporate art installations to improve aesthetics and public spaces. - **Tourism and Leisure:** Art installations can attract tourists and enhance visitor experience in cities and outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Soundscape Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-installation.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Seoul-Themed Immersive Digital Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delight-installation.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Colorful Aerial Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-power-campaign.md) - [Bright London Typeface Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait.md)