# Guerrilla Glass Art 'Bottle Banksy' Strikes England By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mysterious-milk-bottle-art References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3066724/Mystery-artist-etches-drawings-on-residents-milk-bottles.html) & [thesun](http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1726302.ece) A mystery artist, dubbed both the "Pic-glasso" and the "bottle Banksy," has been removing empty glass milk bottles from doorsteps in Stourbridge, England and then returning the bottles with [elaborate pictures etched on them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). The amazing artwork includes scratchings of farmyard scenes and animals. After the [anonymous artist's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards) [glass bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) sparked a flutter of buzz through the community, 30-year-old Charlotte Hughes-Martin finally 'fessed up to creating the etchings. The artist said her motivation was a desire to show how "domestic, everyday objects can be things of beauty too." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glass Art as a Street Art Form:** A growing trend of glass art display in public spaces is emerging, providing an opportunity for artists to create unique pieces in urban areas. - **Upcycling Through Art:** Artists are creating unique pieces out of everyday objects, providing a platform to showcase environmental activism and creativity. - **Collaborative Street Art Projects:** Artists are collaborating with communities to create public art projects that bring people together, strengthen communities, and add aesthetic value to public spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** There is an opportunity for designers and artists to integrate glass art pieces into urban design projects, creating an innovative and unique aesthetic value to public spaces. - **Environmental Activism:** Organizations committed to environmental sustainability can leverage art as a tool to raise awareness on the benefits of upcycling, recycling, and reducing waste. - **Community Development:** Collaborative street art projects can serve as a tool for community development, by promoting social interaction, creating shared experiences, and nurturing a sense of community pride. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Printed Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombay-sapphire-2.md) - [Art-Covered Sparkling Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desiderio-n1-limited-edition-art-bottles.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fields-green-with-grass-not-glass.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Sculptural Whisky Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistry-in-oak.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Neo-Pop Rum Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dictador-game-changer.md)