# Mini Masterpieces Slinkachu Travels to the Acropolis of Athens to Capture Tiny People By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slinkachu References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/08/25/little-people-a-tiny-street-art-project-by-slinkachu/) & [little-people.blogspot](http://little-people.blogspot.com/) Slinkachu, an artist who works with [street-based installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light) and photography, definitely gets around. Since the inception of his 'Little People - A Tiny Street Art Project' in 2006, Slinkachu has been traveling the world to capture his [minuscule figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-media) in the most glorious of locales. One of Slinkachu's latest works is of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece, which posits a major juxtaposition between the overpowering backdrops and the [tiny models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix). **Implications** - These precious models are both beautiful and adorable; the famous landmarks are exact replicas, not a single detail has been neglected. The tiny figures in front of the landmark reminds us just how small we are, and how wondrous the wonders of the world are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tiny Installations:** Slinkachu's street-based installations and photography incorporating tiny figurines highlight the beauty of mini masterpieces. - **Juxtaposition Art:** Slinkachu's work creates a major juxtaposition between overpowering backdrops and tiny figurines resulting in unique art installations. - **Travel Photography:** Slinkachu's globe-trotting to capture his minuscule figurines in the most glorious of locales is paving the way for travel photography enthusiasts to capture unique perspectives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The use of miniatures in art installations opens up an opportunity for artists to create unique mini masterpieces showcasing the beauty of small-scale art. - **Tourism:** Slinkachu's globetrotting art installations highlight famous landmarks in unique ways, creating an opportunity for the tourism industry to promote off-beat attractions. - **Photography:** Slinkachu's work in photography and street-based installations incorporating tiny figurines is paving the way for photographers to capture unique perspectives and explore the concept of miniaturization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Miniature Collectible Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Reflective Urban Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibean.md)