# Avian Record Graffiti Art Kesa Vinyl Silhouettes Capture Birds and Bats in Flights of Freedom By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kesa-vinyl-silhouettes References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/kesa-vinyl-wall-installations) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/biphop/) [Old records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurala120a) are converted into artistic masterpieces in the collection of Kesa Vinyl Silhouettes by the French graffiti artist. Kesa takes the records and carves creatures in them that are taking flight then places them on a [public infrastructures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) in Lyon, France for people to connect with. Each piece symbolizes a form a liberating freedom. Birds break free from the confines of the black vinyl and soar along the walls, while bats rise up to find different meaning. Sometimes Kesa even forms a whole scene with the [repurposed discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery), showing a cat swiping at a feathered creature as it flies into the air. The Kesa Vinyl Silhouettes are deeply touching, when you consider the empowering meaning behind the liberty and flight that the animals are displaying. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Vinyl Revival Art:** Repurposing old vinyl records into artistic masterpieces with a message of liberation and freedom. - **Upcycled Graffiti:** Using graffiti as a way to bring attention to environmental issues and sustainability by creating art from discarded materials. - **Nature-inspired Urban Art:** Creating public art that highlights the beauty and freedom of wildlife within urban spaces to encourage people to connect with nature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunities to create sustainable art that raises awareness about environmental issues and drives social change. - **Music and Entertainment:** Finding new ways to repurpose old music formats for artistic expression and impact. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Developing sustainable and accessible urban spaces that incorporate nature-inspired public art to promote social and environmental awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Fashion House Checkered Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vinyl-record.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md)