# DIY Hip Hop Art Pieces Meghan Garvey/Moneyworth Creates Permanence Out of Rap Ephemera By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2012-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meghan-garveymoneyworth References: [10kilos.us](http://10kilos.us/profil-meaghan-garvey-aka-moneyworth-11683.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/moneyworth) It’s been said that 2012 is the year of the rap meme, and looking through Meghan Garvey/Moneyworth’s portfolio solidifies that statement in incredible style. Meghan Garvey/Moneyworth is a Chicago-based writer, painter and sculptor who specializes in creating permanent artifacts out of [rap ephemera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravado-x-dmx). Her portfolio is a boon to anyone who has a dedicated rap fan in their family or friend group, as her work illustrates the enthralling and inherently comedic nature of the rap world, from the perspective of a real fan. The year 2012 has been an important year for emerging rap trends, and Meghan Garvey/Moneyworth manages to capture many of them in her work. You can purchase a collection of stickers compiling Kanye West’s best tweets for $5, or you can purchase a [t-shirt that celebrates 2012 rap breakout star](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-la-soul-x-levis) Future and his awesomely self-congratulatory cut, 'You Deserve It.' Other fascinating pieces from Meghan Garvey/Moneyworth’s portfolio include: [candles immortalizing departed R&B legends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michle-lamy), Aaliyah and Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes, a screenprint highlighting D’Angelo’s iconic 'How Does It Feel' video, a t-shirt featuring Riff Raff’s off-center 'Time' video and much, much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Permanence of Pop Culture Trends:** Opportunity for creating permanent artifacts out of popular culture ephemera. - **Nostalgia-inspired Merchandise:** Opportunity for creating merchandise that immortalizes departed icons. - **Humorous/niche Collectibles:** Opportunity for creating humorous and niche collectibles for specific fan bases. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pop Culture Merchandising:** Opportunity for creating merchandise that capitalizes on pop culture trends. - **Fine Art:** Opportunity for fine artists to take inspiration from popular culture. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce businesses to sell unique pop culture merchandise online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bric-house.md) - [Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphop-collaboration.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Artful Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet.md) - [Rapper-Collab Juxtaposing Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-thee-hotties.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Personalized AI Album Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-album-covers.md) - [Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-fly-and-fabulous.md) - [Mom-Inspired Rap Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamarap.md)