# Kid-Friendly Street Art 'Playground Love' by Above Channels Bubble-Blowing Childhood Innocence By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-02-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playground-love-above References: [woostercollective](http://www.woostercollective.com/2009/02/playground_love_from_above.html) & [goabove](http://www.goabove.com/) Who says street art has to be subversive? 'Playground Love' by Above is a Valentine's Day-themed piece placed on a playground. It depicts a young girl blowing heart-shaped bubbles and a boy jumping high to reach the biggest one. Above's 'Playground Love' piece is accompanied by another that shows swans facing each other with their curved necks and heads forming a heart. You can see this piece in the video above. **Implications** - Playground Love is an artistic expression which will surely have viewers nostalgic for the simpler times of child-play. The playground piece will tug on your heart-strings as its fun and creative approach encompasses the playful innocence that disappears with adulthood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Street Art:** Nostalgic street art that evokes childhood innocence and playfulness. - **Valentine's Day-themed Art:** Artistic expressions that incorporate love and romance with a Valentine's Day theme. - **Creative Playgrounds:** Innovative playground designs that showcase creativity and imagination. ### Who This Affects Most - **Street Art:** Opportunities for artists to create street art that elicits emotions and nostalgia in viewers. - **Art and Design:** Artistic opportunities to incorporate Valentine's Day themes and evoke sentimentality. - **Playground Equipment:** Design and manufacturing of innovative, creative playground equipment for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Illuminating Park Installation Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfront-park.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Sleek Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground.md) - [Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isometric-studio.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md)