# Chromatic Wheel Makeovers Ollie Lucas Breathes New & Colorful Life into Old Wagon Parts By Jason Soy | Published 2012-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ollie-lucas References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/07/ollie-lucas/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/luco85/) Wheels are often taken for granted, but I imagine these Ollie Lucas creations never run into that problem. The Melbourne-based artist paints prismatic designs straight out of the '80s onto wheels you'd expect to see on olden day wagons and carriages. Who knew recycling could be a cure for the common canvas? Ollie Lucas uses a lot of straight stripes and rigid geometric shapes in composing his [chromatic designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-two-alike), which contrasts well with the circular wheel to produce a dazzling effect. There are also ornate intertwined flourishes found in some of Lucas' pieces, which are evocative of [chic clothing prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-together). It's unclear where Lucas got the idea for using wheels as canvases, but I'd like to think gallery workers have a hard time preventing these masterpieces from rolling away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Prismatic Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of prismatic designs on various products and surfaces, bringing a vibrant and eye-catching visual element. - **'80s Inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate '80s-inspired aesthetic in art and design to appeal to nostalgic consumers and create unique, retro experiences. - **Recycled Canvases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize unconventional materials like recycled objects as canvases to create eco-friendly and visually striking artworks. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional artistic techniques with modern technology to create innovative and immersive art installations. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to translate their unique designs onto clothing and accessories, creating one-of-a-kind fashion pieces. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable practices into product design and development, using recycled or repurposed materials to reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-collaboration-series.md) - [Colored Carbon Fibre Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcours-x-hypetex.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Circular Rolling Bar Carts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolly-bar-cart.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md)