# Anti-Status Symbols Kevin Cyr Paints Neglected and Graffiti-Covered Commercial Cars By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kevin-cyr-car References: [chunnel](http://chunnel.tv/art-design/430/kevin-cyr) & [kevincyr.net](http://www.kevincyr.net/) For many, a [car is a status symbol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-how-you-car), from the luxury supercar to the [graffiti-covered, neglected commercial truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3000gt-vr4). It’s this latter subset of the automotive world that artist Kevin Cyr is most interested in. His [paintings depict well-worn commercial vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto), many of which are covered with dents, graffiti or both. Cyr finds that old delivery trucks and vans have the most character, especially when they’re covered with graffiti, and that’s why these are the subjects of his paintings. “Removing them from their everyday context gives them portrait-like importance,” Cyr continues. “I paint with devoted attention to every imperfection and sign of age.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Graffiti-covered Commercial Vehicles:** Opportunity for artists to capitalize on the unique character of neglected commercial vehicles by incorporating graffiti in their artwork. - **Repurposing Industrial Vehicles:** Businesses can explore innovative ways to repurpose old delivery trucks and vans, turning them into mobile marketing platforms or art installations. - **Embracing Imperfections in Art:** There is a growing trend of appreciating imperfections and signs of age in art, creating opportunities for artists to showcase the beauty in unconventional subjects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can leverage neglected commercial vehicles as a unique and captivating subject for their artwork. - **Mobile Marketing:** Businesses can transform old delivery trucks and vans into eye-catching mobile marketing tools, attracting attention and reaching new audiences. - **Street Art:** Street artists can find new canvases in neglected commercial vehicles, merging their creative expression with the urban landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Decayed Car Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-daniel-arsham.md) - [Generative Art-Wrapped Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaoru-tanaka.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-arsham-1.md) - [Exploded Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md)