# Censoring Masterpieces The New Artwork of Chad Wys "Messes" Things Up By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-artwork-of-chad-wys References: [thisblogrules](http://www.thisblogrules.com/2010/08/censoring-the-art-still-creates-great-art.html) & [chadwys](http://www.chadwys.com/) The new artwork of Chad Wys leaves audiences in either an awed state of mind. The artist takes well-known art and covers them in tape. Sometimes he even distorts them. Chad Wys tries everything including wrapping [caution tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1) all over a [well-known painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) and even putting a giant "X" through a painting. If you like any of the new artwork from Chad Wys, check out the links provided to learn more about him and see more of his fantastic pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Distorted Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating art by distorting well-known pieces. - **Mixed Media Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining different forms of art to create unique pieces. - **Boundary-pushing Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating art that challenges the traditional norms and boundaries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Innovation opportunities in the art and design industry to create unique and unconventional art pieces. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating artistic elements in advertising and marketing campaigns. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Innovation opportunities in the fashion and accessories industry to create unique and boundary-pushing designs inspired by the distorted art trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md)