# Soccer Player Mosaics Lionel Messi by Charis Tsevis is an Artistic Tribute to Sports and Spain By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lionel-messi References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/22176995/Lio-Messi-Els-fragments-de-Barcelona) & [tsevis](http://www.tsevis.com) Lionel Messi "is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club [FC Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-202425-extra-collection) and captains the Argentina national team," according to [Wikipedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-ai). So it is only natural that people would want to pay tribute to this phenomenal athlete. Lionel Messi is the muse behind this particular mosiac series, which not only honors [the sport of soccer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations), but also the city of Barcelona, Spain. Created by Charis Tsevis, the Lionel Messi series depicts the player in a variety of poses. Each pose is impressively made out of broken pieces of decorative plates and tiles. Tsevis shares, "The technique is also called pique assiette. In French this means 'one who eats from others' plates.' I really love this phrase and this concept. Art is nothing else as reusing elements from nature or other's creativity to create beauty, to communicate messages or to express ideas." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Athlete Mosaics:** Using unconventional materials and techniques to create intricate mosaics of popular athletes. - **Sustainable Art:** Incorporating eco-friendly practices and recycling materials in art to promote sustainability. - **Sports Tribute Art:** Using art to pay homage to beloved sports figures and teams, tapping into fans' passions and loyalties. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Incorporating sustainable materials and practices into artistic designs and installations. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Capitalizing on fans' passion for sports and athletes to create unique and personalized merchandise and art. - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Exploring unconventional and sustainable materials for home décor and furnishings, including customized art pieces celebrating favorite sports figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports-Inspired Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lionel-messi-2.md) - [Soccer Player-Honoring Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messi-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Immersive Soccer Player Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-messi-experience.md) - [Athlete-Collab Drinkware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1913-collection.md) - [Soccer Legend-Approved Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messi-burger.md) - [Soccer Player-Themed Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goat-cheese-flavor-series.md) - [Soccer Star Chip Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-x-messi-chip-bags.md) - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Athlete-Collaborative Leather Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-collaboration.md)