# Gamified Graffiti Block Displays Sebastián Duccoli’s Mushroom Art Will Please Gamers By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-07-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-art References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/URBAN-PIXEL-ART/8166635) The Super Mario mushroom art by artist Sebastián Duccoli is something Mario fans will enjoy. There’ve been numerous mushroom art displays in commemoration of Super Mario, but a large portion of those art works fall under conventional means of artistic creation. The block piece mushroom artwork by Duccoli artwork embodies the [classic 8-bit renderings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror) that have become synonymous with the [Super Mario franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-kart-set). Duccoli’s mushroom artwork uses [various blocks to create a mushroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-triennale-museum). The mushroom art piece should only be viewed from a distance because once onlookers get too close, the visual illusion created by Duccoli isn’t as effective. Most steer art displays rely on paints, but Duccoli mushroom artwork showcases a new means of creating street art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamified Street Art:** Using gamification elements to create street art displays. - **Pixelated Artwork:** Creating art that mimics 8-bit video game graphics. - **Visual Illusion Art:** Using optical illusions to create unique art compositions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Innovative artists and designers can leverage gamification and optical illusions to create unique pieces. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Video game companies can collaborate with artists to create pixelated art installations for fans. - **Tourism and Travel:** Cities or tourist destinations can attract visitors by commissioning visually stunning street art creations that utilize gamification elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Colorful Educational Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparking-change.md) - [Video Game Character Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toadstool-cafe.md) - [Artistic Game-Inspired Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1.md) - [8-Bit Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-world-mario-yoshi.md) - [Mushroom-Growing Ceramic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushrooms-at-home.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md)