# Skulls Made of 200,000 Cigarette Packs Killer Art by Chris Jordan By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-art-message-skull-portrait-from-200000-cigarette-packs References: [popgive](http://www.popgive.com/2008/08/mosaic-made-of-200000-packs-of.html) Chris Jordan has done it again by creating [art with a message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism)... using a medium that is part of the message? Yeah, I don't know how to really describe the use of [cigarette packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und) as a medium to create art. All I know is that it's uber cool. The piece was inspired by the master Van Gogh's *Skull with a Burning Cigarette.*The painting is 98 inches by 72 inches. **Implications** - One of the best ways a PSA or non-profit company can get a message about the dangers of a certain activity across is by investing in [avant-garde advertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnable-billboard) that shows the actual human loss of the behavior. By eschewing the newfound PSA movement of featuring humor in a humorless situation, the company stands a good chance of embedding fear in the minds of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cigarette Pack Art:** Creating art with cigarette packaging as a medium can spark innovative artistic expressions. - **Avant-garde Advertising:** Investing in avant-garde advertising to display the human loss of certain behaviors can make a lasting effect on consumers. - **Fear-based Psas:** Using fear-based PSAs can embed a sense of caution and urgency into consumers' minds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from exploring creative mediums to spark new and unique artistic expressions. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can explore avant-garde advertising styles to create a lasting impact on consumers. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can utilize fear-based PSAs to raise awareness and caution about certain behaviors that may be harmful. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Sun Safety Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-safety-installation.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Retro Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-ashtray.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md) - [Smokable Art Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker-1.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md)