# Ancient Superhero Street Art MEGGS Showcases Heroes and Ancient Mythology By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meggs References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/07/meggs-truth-in-myth-exhibition-white-walls-san-francisco-recap/) & [whitewallssf](http://www.whitewallssf.com/) Australian street artist MEGGS, who is most famous for his multi-layered stencil work and posters, has opened his first [solo show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition) at White Walls in San Fransisco. The show, entitled 'Truth in Myth,' contains work that is inspired by ancient mythology and contemporary pop culture. MEGGS works with a variety of different media in his exhibit. These include painting, [sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) and mixed media. The works bring together [graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti), heavy metal, skateboarding and graphic design influences to create pieces that would be as at home in an alley way as they would on a high-end gallery's wall. MEGGS uses mainly a red, black and orange color palette with occasional splashes of contrasting blue. The show gives off a playful, yet serious vibe -- a derivative of the comic books and ancient myths that have inspired it. MEGGS' show Truth in Myth will run till August 4th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ancient Mythology-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to fuse historical themes with contemporary pop culture in their artwork. - **Multi-media Exhibition:** Opportunity to showcase works that combine painting, sculpture, and mixed media to create unique art experiences. - **Playful-yet-serious Vibe:** Opportunity to create art that blends playful elements with deeper meanings, drawing inspiration from comic books and ancient myths. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Street Art:** Artists can explore ancient mythology-inspired street art to engage with urban communities and transform public spaces. - **Graffiti Art:** Opportunity for graffiti artists to incorporate influences from heavy metal, skateboarding, and graphic design into their work, creating edgy and expressive pieces. - **Gallery Art:** Art galleries can explore showcasing artwork that bridges the gap between street art and high-end gallery pieces, attracting a diverse range of art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-graffiti1.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md)