# Giant Pigeon Graffiti Super A Pays Homage to a Staple Urban Dweller Through Street Art By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-a References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/06/towering-new-pigeon-murals-by-super-a/) & [instagram](https://instagram.com/mr.super_a/) Some people might detest pigeons, others put them on a pedestal like Dutch street artist Super A (also known as Stefan Thelen). Or, more accurately, Super A puts them on a concrete walls. Creating [large-scale portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) of the birds, he encourages people to look at them in a different way. From their calm faces to their vibrant feathers, there is a beauty to these birds that not many pay heed to. Created for Mural Goes in Goes, Netherlands, the [pigeon street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics) is full of details and bright colors. Super A ensures that the [graffiti dominates its surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding) in only the best of ways. It doesn't hurt that the pigeon has been positively reimagined by a number of modern artists over the years. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Wildlife Art:** Opportunity for artists to create large-scale graffiti of urban wildlife, showcasing their beauty and promoting appreciation. - **Positive Pigeon Imagery:** Growing trend of reimagining pigeons in a positive light through art, challenging negative stereotypes and promoting appreciation for these urban dwellers. - **Large-scale Street Art:** Increasing popularity of creating detailed and vibrant graffiti that dominates its surroundings, attracting attention and transforming urban landscapes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Street Art:** Artists specializing in graffiti and urban art can capitalize on the trend of creating large-scale, vibrant artwork in public spaces. - **Urban Wildlife Conservation:** Organizations and businesses focused on the conservation and preservation of urban wildlife can leverage the trend of using art to promote appreciation for pigeons and other urban animals. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Art galleries and exhibition spaces can explore showcasing urban wildlife art, offering a platform for artists to display their work and engage with the public. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carrier Pigeon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-pigeon.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md)