# Bruised Banana Masterpieces Jun Gil Park Illustrates Jazz Scenes by Oxidizing Peels By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jun-gil-park References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/banana-oxidation-art-is-just-bananas.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/purewanderlust/sets/72057594067174026/) Everyone’s encountered over-ripe bananas that get all splotchy and disgusting, but Jun Gil Park utilizes the concept of oxidization and turns it on its head to create these magnificent jazz scene masterpieces. Jun Gil Park makes these [banana art pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-grounds) by taking a toothpick and scratching designs into its peel. Pressing down harder on the peel resulted in darker bruising, so following this simple principle, Jun Gil Park was able to establish his [creative illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series). The bluesy scenes depicted on these bananas are enough to brighten anyone's day. **Implications** - Artists are now utilizing [unique canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics) in order to differentiate their artwork from their peers'. Corporations may garner consumer attention by crafting products with textiles that are normally not associated with the actual product or service they provide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unique Canvases for Artwork:** Artists are now utilizing unique canvases in order to differentiate their artwork from their peers. - **Unconventional Textiles in Products:** Corporations may garner consumer attention by crafting products with textiles that are normally not associated with the actual product or service they provide. - **Creative Illustrations on Unconventional Surfaces:** Creative individuals are finding innovative ways to express their art by using unconventional surfaces for illustrations. ### Where This Applies - **Artists and Art Galleries:** Artists and art galleries can explore new mediums and materials to create unique and captivating artwork. - **Textile and Apparel Industry:** The textile and apparel industry can experiment with unusual fabrics to create innovative and attention-grabbing products. - **Creative and Design Industries:** The creative and design industries can find disruptive opportunities by encouraging artists and designers to push the boundaries of traditional mediums and surfaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Banana-Inspired Shower Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-banana.md) - [Fruit Waste Ink Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-waste-ink.md) - [Fruit Peel Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-brulee-lip-oil.md) - [Peelable Banana Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-banana.md) - [Awareness-Raising Banana Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonfungible-banana.md) - [Dessert-Like Banana Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexplicite-by-thoo.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md)