# Roadside Rubber as Art "Blown" By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-11-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roadside-rubber-as-art-blown-by-christopher-griffith References: [themoment.blogs.nytimes](http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/25/in-focus-christopher-griffith/#more-11869) & [christophergriffith](http://www.christophergriffith.com/) Christopher Griffith's third book, "Blown," spins roadside rubber into art. After six years of hunting down and [photographing shredded tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) left as rubbish on the highways of the United States, the [graphic volume has been released](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifacts-porsche-motorsport). The images show the violent destructiveness that results when a tire explodes slicing and tearing it to bits, yet the photos look [oddly fern-like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany) to me. "Blown" was launched November 21, 2008 and is available from Auditorium Editions as a hardcover linen edition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Roadside Art:** Exploring the trend of using discarded objects found on the roadside as art, creating opportunities for eco-friendly, sustainable and cost-effective artwork. - **Tire Recycling:** The trend of recycling worn-out tires into artwork or other products, offering a solution to the growing issue of tire waste and creating opportunities for innovative businesses. - **Deconstructionism:** The trend of deconstructing everyday objects, such as tires, to create new and unexpected forms of art, leading to disruptive innovations in the art world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can leverage the trend of roadside art and tire recycling to create unique and sustainable pieces, as well as to promote environmental awareness. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can innovate by implementing tire recycling programs, reducing the amount of tire waste and contributing to a more sustainable future. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can explore using recycled tires as a source of raw material, leading to new and eco-friendly products that can disrupt traditional manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Historic Automotive Art Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifacts.md)