# Teetering Teacup Murals Leon Keer Created a Stunning 3D Mural on a Building in Sweden By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teacup-mural References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/teacups-building-leon-keer-shattering-3d-mural-helsingborg-sweden-09-03-2020/) The latest mural by Dutch pop-surrealist artist Leon Keer was recently unveiled in Sweden, with the unique teacup mural popping out from the side of an apartment building. With careful shading and layering techniques. Keer creates a stack of teacups that look like they're about to fall over into the street. On each cup, he crafts a scene that represents different settings and landscapes—all highlighting the environmental harm that's currently impacting the planet. This includes a large oil spill, piles of litter on a beach, melting glaciers, and wildlife who have succumbed to a barren habitat. These themes tie into the visuals of the teetering teacups, as together, they suggest that without intervention the world as we know it is doomed to collapse and shatter. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/art/teacups-building-leon-keer-shattering-3d-mural-helsingborg-sweden-09-03-2020/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Murals:** The use of 3D murals in urban spaces can create visually stunning and immersive experiences for viewers. - **Environmental Awareness:** Artistic expressions that highlight the environmental harm can raise awareness and promote discussions about sustainability. - **Visual Messaging:** The use of visual storytelling in murals allows for impactful communication of complex topics and societal issues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Street Art:** Street artists can leverage 3D murals and visual messaging to create disruptive art installations that engage and provoke thoughts and emotions. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Destination cities can incorporate 3D murals as tourist attractions, providing unique photo opportunities and enhancing visitor experiences. - **Environmental Activism:** Environmental organizations can collaborate with artists to create visually impactful murals that promote their cause and inspire action. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Tiled Restaurant Interior Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozinha-das-flores.md)