# Gigantic GPS Art Illustrations Michael Wallace Uses Bike to Create Giant Grid Images in Baltimore By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-wallace References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/20573/gps-drawing-on-bike-by-michael-wallace.html) & [wallygpx](http://www.wallygpx.com/) The entire Southeast side of Baltimore is a canvas for artist and cyclist Michael Wallace. This artist burns calories while working up a creative art collection. Wallace strategically whisks his way around city streets using GPS technology to track enormous city grid images. These city-scale sketches form a series of contours that comprise of the Titanic, three-headed monsters, an 18-wheeler and more. He plans his routes carefully and at times, rides up to 17 miles for just a single GPS recording image. There are symbols, historic events and story characters incorporated in this 'virtual geographic adventures' series. This brilliantly crafted art illustrations are a creative way to incorporate communal art that involves an entire city region. Michael Wallace rides through major city streets, small alleys and parks; it's vital to follow directions as each wrong turn will be game over. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/20573/gps-drawing-on-bike-by-michael-wallace.html), [wallygpx](http://www.wallygpx.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **GPS Art:** Opportunity for artists to create large-scale art using GPS technology. - **Communal Art:** Creating art that involves and engages an entire city region. - **Virtual Geographic Adventures:** Using GPS technology to create interactive stories and experiences in different locations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Incorporating GPS technology in art installations and outdoor sculptures. - **Tourism and Travel:** Developing interactive GPS-guided tours that offer unique experiences to visitors. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Creating fitness programs that combine exercise with artistic expression through GPS art. ## 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) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-collaboration-series.md) - [Mural Design Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Global Pixel Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Augmented Reality Travel Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-murals.md)