# Geeky Mixed Media Art 'My Life With Cables' By Christoph Niemann Uses Real Red Wires By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-up-in-wires-my-life-with-cables-by-christoph-niemann References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/19799/) & [niemann.blogs.nytimes](http://niemann.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/16/my-life-with-cables/) This is exactly what my life looks like: it's tangled up in wires… I really like these [comic drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) created by Christoph Niemann, titled *My Life With Cables.* Perhaps you have a similar desk space where the top is relatively tidy but below is a chaotic mess, a [jungle of 30 cables so tangled up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wirestax), it's like having a curly monster under your bed. Christoph Niemann is an awarded and experienced illustrator whose work has appeared on the covers of publications such as: The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine and [American Illustration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-for-the-trees). He is also the author of two children’s books. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 10% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed Media Art:** Opportunity for artists to combine different mediums and materials to create unique and engaging artwork. - **Cable Management:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions for organizing and hiding cables to reduce clutter and improve aesthetics. - **Comic Illustration:** Opportunity for artists to use comic-style illustrations to convey relatable experiences and emotions in a visually engaging way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for art galleries, museums, and art collectors to showcase and promote mixed media artwork. - **Technology and Electronics:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop cable management solutions that improve the user experience and streamline device connectivity. - **Publishing and Illustration:** Opportunity for publishers and illustrators to create and market comic-style illustrations that resonate with readers and consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Phone Charger Wire Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-cable-organizer.md) - [Modular Cable Organizer Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords.md) - [Illuminating Workstation Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexcal-studio.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Natural Rock-Imitating Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Minimalist Modular Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-desk.md) - [Wire-Eliminating Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouse-bungee.md) - [Playful Industrial Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forming-function-nomad-collection.md)