Biodegradable Hillside Designs

Saype's 'What's a Great Man' Hillside Portrait Will Soon Disappear

Saype turned the side of a hill into a canvas with his 'What's a Great Man' portrait.

Saype's portrait was drawn on a hillside with biodegradable materials, so his artwork won't be a permanent fixture in Leysin, Switzerland. Saype used flour, linseed oil, water and natural pigments to create the fresco portrait. Saype chose Leysin so that the surrounding mountains would dwarf the giant portrait. Saype used a drone to check his work each day, to see if he needed to make any changes or fix any mistakes.

The hillside portrait looks like an elder gentlemen taking a nap on the hill. The outfit design of the man is very European, with him wearing suspenders, a hat and pipe.

Biodegradable Art
The use of biodegradable materials in art allows for temporary yet environmentally friendly creations.
Aerial Monitoring
Utilizing drones for daily monitoring and adjustments in artwork provides a new level of precision and efficiency.
Landscape as Canvas
Transforming natural landscapes into artistic canvases creates unique and immersive art experiences.

Sectors Adopting This

Art and Design
Artists and designers can explore innovative techniques and materials for temporary and sustainable creations.
Drone Technology
The use of drones for monitoring and adjusting large-scale artwork opens up opportunities for new applications in various industries.
Tourism and Recreation
Transforming landscapes into works of art can enhance tourist destinations and provide new recreational experiences.
SCORE
3.7 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 50%
Activity 52%
Freshness 8%

Solutions for innovators working at the edge of change. We help transform emerging ideas into practical, durable solutions by combining strategic thinking, creative exploration, and hands-on execution.

Trends © 2026 Trend Hunter Inc. All Rights Reserved.
LinkedIn Instagram X