# Tanker Truck Art Mike Ross Takes Recycled Art to a New Level With 'Big Rig Jig' By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-ross-recycled-art-big-rig-jig References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/06/13/big-rig-jig-giant-truck-sculpture/) Wow. This is one awe-inspiring, gigantic piece of art! Mike Ross took two ugly 18-wheeler tanker trucks and combined them to create a monstrously large piece called “Big Rig Jig.” Recycled art has been seeing a huge resurgence lately, but not to this scale! It's nice to know that two decommissioned trucks can find a new purpose. **Implications** - Those who have gone green don't necessarily show it by buying an electric car -- they simply find ways to transform junk into appreciative artworks. These tanker trucks could've been thrown to the junkyard, but Mike Ross clearly took the time to think of a better way to use it in a manner that eliminates waste. As the world becomes more eco-conscious, artists continue to find ways to create sustainable art that's inspiring and raises environmental awareness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Art:** Recycled art is seeing a resurgence as artists find innovative and sustainable ways to create inspiring works while raising environmental awareness. - **Transformative Upcycling:** Artists are finding innovative ways to repurpose and transform discarded objects into appreciative artworks, eliminating waste and promoting sustainability. - **Eco-conscious Art:** Artists are embracing eco-consciousness by using sustainable materials and creating artworks that raise awareness about environmental issues. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore opportunities in promoting and supporting recycled art initiatives, creating platforms for eco-conscious artists and raising environmental awareness through art. - **Waste Management and Recycling:** The waste management and recycling industry can explore collaborations with artists and designers to find innovative ways to repurpose discarded materials, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Environmental Education:** The environmental education industry can leverage recycled art as a tool to educate and engage individuals, schools, and communities about the importance of waste reduction, upcycling, and environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [Plastic-Made QSR Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-canada-art-series.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Restored Rustic Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-chevrolet.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md)