# Birds-Eye City Collages These Mark Bradford Paintings are Mixed Media Masterpieces By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-bradford References: [butdoesitfloat](http://butdoesitfloat.com/128957/A-screaming-comes-across-the-sky-It-has-happened-before-but-there) & [macfound.org](http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.5458005/k.863F/Mark_Bradford.htm) Mark Bradford is known for his urban-infused art, made from city maps, grids, signage and iconography that is combined with a variety of innovative tools and techniques. The artist uses urban imagery from his native South Central Los Angeles neighbourhood, creating [large-scale collages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). The artist is known for a multitude of artistic expressions including collages, paintings, [public art, installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) and videos. These canvas works are visually interesting with a playful and eclectic use of color. They are authentic, showing the artist's ethnicity, character and cultural background. The pieces are not only aesthetically stunning, but have an undeniable texture whether seen close up or from a distance. These complex pieces are based on a powerful concept of truly [urban life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), with impeccable execution that is clean and seamless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed-media Masterpieces:** Opportunity for disruption through utilizing various mediums and techniques to create visually striking works of art. - **Urban-infused Art:** Opportunity for disruption through exploring and showcasing urban imagery and iconography in innovative ways. - **Authentic Cultural Expression:** Opportunity for disruption through celebrating and highlighting an artist's ethnicity, character, and cultural background in their works. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** Opportunity for disruption in the traditional fine arts industry through incorporating non-traditional materials and techniques to create unique pieces. - **Public Art:** Opportunity for disruption in the public art sector through incorporating urban imagery and iconography to create visually striking and culturally significant installations. - **Textile Arts:** Opportunity for disruption in the textile arts industry through incorporating various materials and techniques to create mixed-media pieces that are visually stunning and culturally significant. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)