# Black & White Stencil Portraits Street Art By Sten & Lex By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stunning-stencil-artwork-by-sten-lex References: [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/-sten-/2564493396/) & [woostercollective](http://www.woostercollective.com/2008/09/fresh_stuff_from_sten_and_lex_at_the_nua.html) Sten & Lex is an amazing street artist from Italy. He had a show in London recently at the [Pure Evil Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wax-melts1) where some of these stunning black and white stencil artworks were exhibited. I would love to get my hands on an original Sten & Lex piece. I adore the boldness and roughness of the images. They have a real street vibe about them. I especially like the series of famous faces, there are so iconic looking. The pieces I saw at the show were very nearly 2 meters high, plastered onto these [heavy metal plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn) and priced at around a grand (pound sterling) each. One of them would look amazingly cool leaned up against the wall in a warehouse space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Street Art:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with street artists to create unique and eye-catching advertising campaigns. - **Stencils:** Potential for stencils to become a popular medium for artists looking to create bold and visually striking artworks. - **Iconic Faces:** Demand for artworks featuring iconic faces of celebrities and influential figures, presenting an opportunity for artists to capitalize on nostalgia and celebrity culture. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for art galleries to attract a younger audience by showcasing street art exhibits and hosting events that celebrate this urban art form. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can leverage street art and stencil techniques to create visually captivating advertisements that resonate with consumers and create a strong brand image. - **Art Collecting:** Growing interest in street art and unique, one-of-a-kind pieces presents an opportunity for art collectors to invest in this emerging art form and potentially see their investments appreciate over time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md)