# Cartoon-Inspired Pop-Up Art Shows SlumpyKev Taps the Childhood Nostalgia of the 2000s By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-art-show References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/2/slumpy-kev-childhood-cartoons-depop-la) & [depop](https://www.depop.com/about/spaces/) On February 15th, Depop Space LA will be hosting an exciting pop-up art show that will showcase the work of emerging creative @SlumpyKev. The artist has received quite a bit of recognition on social media for his life-sized and hand-painted creations, each of which embraces [early 2000s childhood nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-puff-girls-collection). @SlumpyKev draws inspiration from kid's shows that were predominantly aired on [Cartoon Network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-dieu). The playful artworks are sure to delight Millennials as they recognize the characters — from Courage the Cowardly Dog and Plank from 'Ed, Edd n Eddy' to Billy from 'Billy & Mandy' and Aku from 'Samurai Jack.' In addition, the pop-up art show will contain some shout-outs to the popular Japanese manga 'One Piece.' @SlumpyKev's life-size creation and apparel will range in price from $150 to $3,000 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Early 2000s Nostalgia Art:** Opportunities for emerging artists to create playful, nostalgia-driven art pieces that are based on popular cartoon characters of the past. - **Life-size Creations:** Creating larger-than-life versions of characters from popular children's shows will attract the attention of millennials who enjoy reliving their childhood memories. - **Hand-painted Art:** Increasing demand for hand-painted art pieces in the digital age will expand the market for emerging artists who can create unique and personal works of art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Opportunities for emerging artists to create playful, nostalgia-driven art pieces that are based on popular cartoon characters of the past. - **Apparel:** Expanding the line to include clothing, specialized toys, and unique accessories could prove profitable, given millennials' love for 2000s nostalgia. - **Entertainment:** Creating immersive experiences that capitalize on childhood nostalgia using large installations will attract new types of visitors to children's entertainment venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Animation Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-x-sanrio.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Artistic Vodka Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vodka-by-saintwoods.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Artistic Game-Inspired Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1.md) - [Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-pop-up.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md)