# Spray Can Artwork Chris Brett Renders Images on Bottles By Trish Smith | Published 2012-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-paint-can-paintings References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Paint-Can-Paintings/373703) & [chrisbrett](http://chrisbrett.ca/index.php?/cbrett/) Spray paint cans are often used for graffiti throughout urban environments, but Canadian mixed-media artist Chris Brett has decided to do something different with them. Instead of throwing them away, he has recycled them into pieces of art. Combing his love for graffiti, children's books and cartoons, Chris Brett has created a vibrant display of [recycled art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames). On his personal website he says that he has a "slightly goofy and jaded sense of humor," and this is definitely reflected in the images on the [spray paint cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto). The images include animals and clowns smoking cigars and carrying bombs that are about to explode. They are both dark and whimsical at the same time, which is what makes the art so interesting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to repurpose waste materials into unique artistic creations. - **Graffiti-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of street art with traditional art mediums to create visually striking and thought-provoking pieces. - **Whimsical Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create art that juxtaposes dark and lighthearted elements to spark curiosity and evoke emotions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and mediums for artists to create sustainable and socially conscious artwork. - **Recycling and Waste Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement innovative recycling processes to transform discarded materials into valuable artistic resources. - **Fine Arts Marketing and Sales:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new platforms and approaches to market and sell unique and unconventional artworks to a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spray Can Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/step-aboard.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1664-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Film-Themed Spray Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloakwork.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Pop Art Beer Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-and-sir-peter-blake.md) - [AR Spray Painting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-spray-painting.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Homeware Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amour-collection.md) - [Artistic Spray Paint Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto.md)