# Pop Culture Queen Graffiti This Anonymous Australian Artist Transforms Currency into Works of Art By Helen Picard | Published 2014-03-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-queen-graffiti References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2014/03/13/mysterious-artist-doodles-bunch-australian-dollar-bills/) & [bunchof5s.wordpress](http://bunchof5s.wordpress.com) Arnold Schwarzschenegger was a formidable Terminator, but the Governor of California couldn't hold a candle to Terminator Queen Elizabeth II -- doodled by an anonymous Australian artist on a five dollar bill. The anonymous artist uses bold, eye-catching colours to visualize Queen Elizabeth in a range of pop culture parodies, all on five dollar bills. Her Majesty makes a stunning Catrina, idol of the Mexican Day of the Dead holiday. She makes a dapper Finn, from the popular American cartoon Adventure Time, makes friends with Nyan Cat and is sentenced to decapitation by Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts; the royal family would not approve. On one bill, Prince Charles is looking at the Terminator Queen Elizabeth a little suspiciously; perhaps he's allied with Skynet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Culture Parody Currency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of transforming currency into works of art by incorporating popular culture parodies. - **Anonymous Artistic Expressions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace anonymity as a creative approach in producing eye-catching and unconventional art pieces. - **Cross-over Art Collaborations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster collaborations between artists and popular culture icons to create unique and captivating art forms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional art forms in the market, attracting a new audience and revitalizing the art industry. - **Currency and Banking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative approaches to design and incorporate artistic elements into currency, creating a more visually appealing monetary system. - **Entertainment and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the popularity of pop culture icons to create cross-over collaborations that engage and entertain audiences across various mediums. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Late Queen-Honoring Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ii-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [British Author-Honoring UK Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jrr-tolkien.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Asian American Currency Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-may-wong.md) - [Artist-Backed Women Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramona-pintea.md) - [Beloved Cartoon-Inspired Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluey-coins.md)