# Expressive Dark Street Art Dolk Lundgren's Simple Graffiti Considers Many Subjects Cynically By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-31 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-graffiti References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/08/31/uncluttered-and-realistic-norwegian-street-art/) & [dolk.no](http://www.dolk.no/) Dolk Lundgren is a Norwegian artist who's known for his [simple graffiti style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto) that drives messages that go much deeper. His use of minimalist designs enhance this by making for pieces that are instantly eye-catching and understandable -- allowing his work to be spotted from great distances away. His subjects vary, however many target [political and social issues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition) alike. He generates a dialogue surrounding these subjects by supplying his simple graffiti with humorously dark meanings. Examples of his work includes an inmate in a vintage striped uniform who is throwing the ball and chain that prevents him from escaping like a shot put, while another depicts a runner about to break a finish line that's actually police tape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Street Art:** The rise of minimalist street art style presented opportunities to create simple, yet profound messages that can spark the conversation about societal issues. - **Humorous Dark Art:** Humorous and dark art is becoming popular in the art industry, as it provides a unique perspective for viewers and creates an opportunity to discuss social and political issues. - **Graffiti for Social Commentary:** Graffiti artists, like Dolk Lundgren, have been using street art as a tool for social commentary and political activism, which poses an opportunity for the art industry to embrace street art as a form of communication. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The growing popularity of minimalist street art and humorous dark art provides an opportunity for the art industry to expand and market to a wider audience. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Humorous and provocative street art can be used as an innovative approach in marketing campaigns and advertisements to capture the attention of target audiences. - **Fashion:** Minimalist street art could be incorporated as a design in clothing lines, providing a unique and artistic touch to fashion, and creating an opportunity for crossover between the fashion and art industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Graffiti Ski Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho-x-andr-saraiva.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Graffiti Clog Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)