# Art with Matches Clever Incendiary Creations By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playing-with-matches-when-matches-deviate-from-purpose References: [puppiesandflowers](http://www.puppiesandflowers.com/archives/2008/11/playing_with_matches_found_ima.html) We use matches every day and, quite frankly, they are a bit dull. You can never find one when you need one. However, this found image collection of matches has made me look at them in a whole new light. I like the match twig in particular. True to form though, I want to light a fire but I can't find a match, so I am freezing my bum off on the sofa. **Implications** - Creating visual displays that are equally eye-catching and artistic has never been easier. While many companies scramble to think of never-done-before visual displays, these companies would be smart to utilize mundane, everyday products and put a creative twist on them. This art with matches is an example of how creative manipulation of mundane products can produce highly intriguing results. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artistic Manipulation of Mundane Products:** Utilizing everyday products and putting a creative twist on them to produce intriguing and attention-grabbing visual displays. - **Found Object Art:** Using collections of found objects to create art and visual displays. - **Minimalistic Art:** Creating art using minimalistic, everyday objects to produce striking and thought-provoking displays. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** Bringing creativity into advertising campaigns by utilizing mundane everyday products to create attention-grabbing displays. - **Retail:** Using found object art to create in-store displays that are both visually appealing and thought-provoking, attracting customers and promoting sales. - **Fine Art:** Exploring the possibilities of minimalistic art using everyday objects to create expressive and thought-provoking art pieces that challenge the definition of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unusual Fireplace Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-fireplace-color-cones.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-candelabra.md) - [Creativity Enhancing WFH Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/other-angles-collection.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Witty Workshop Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-shop-talk-lighter-series.md) - [Mouthwatering Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgent-lighter-series.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md)