# Iconic Fry Container Art Ben Frost Uses Mcdonald's Fry Boxes as a Canvas for His Package Art By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/package-art References: [benfrostisdead](http://benfrostisdead.com/fancybox/4-columns/packaging-paintings/) This package art by Ben Frost shows a fantastic use of recycling. He has taken [McDonald's fry boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-dipper) and turned them into stunning art. The best part is that they probably smell almost as good as they look. Ben Frost is known for his [package art doodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-collection). He has also the boxes for [prescription drugs, cereal and cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-shape). Most of what he creates can be seen as a witty commentary or reaction to the former contents of the package. If you've ever seen the beloved Aqua Teen Hunger Force, you may just find a uncanny resemblance to one of the main characters named Fryman. He too is made of a red fry box and has a black detailed face. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Packaging Art:** Exploring the use of discarded packaging materials as a medium for artistic expression. - **Witty Package Art Commentary:** Creating art that provides clever and thought-provoking commentary on the previous contents of packaging. - **Character-inspired Package Art:** Drawing inspiration from iconic characters in pop culture to create visually striking package art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly techniques in packaging design to create unique and appealing products. - **Consumer Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists to transform packaging into collectible art pieces, enhancing brand appeal and consumer engagement. - **Entertainment and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing package art inspired by popular characters to create limited edition merchandise, fostering fan loyalty and boosting sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crinkle Fry-Inspired Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fries-clips.md) - [French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-thru.md) - [Redesigned Fry Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipper.md) - [Expressive Meal Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-happy-meal.md) - [Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tablebag.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md) - [Burger-Themed DIY Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-cat-boxes.md) - [QSR Color-Shift Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-cold-cups.md)