# Moody Mixed-Media Pop Art Grant Jurius's Pop Art Makes Him a Modern Andy Warhol with a Twist By Charl Bezuidenhout | Published 2013-07-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-black-box-gallery-mixed-media-pop-art References: [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/blackboxgallery/grant-jurius/) & [blackboxgallery.co.za](http://www.blackboxgallery.co.za/) The Black Box Gallery June 2013 exhibition features street artist Grant Jurius on his [debut solo exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime) with his Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat-influenced [pop and urban art style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut), titled 'Nothing New.' From [street art graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) to newspaper snippets, Jurius creates a retro, mixed-media pop art series. Though the message of the work may be that nothing is new, his interpretation of icons like Warhol and Basquiat’s styles make it relevant and totally fresh in a current urban art and social context. Jurius creates a mixed media pop and urban art series that captures meaning and reflection using assorted colors, personal expression and Warhol edge. This art style is surely something many can appreciate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed-media Pop Art:** Opportunity for artists to combine different mediums and create unique and engaging artworks. - **Retro Art Styles:** Revival of previous art movements and styles, giving them a modern twist and making them relevant in contemporary art. - **Socially Relevant Urban Art:** Artwork that reflects and comments on current social issues, capturing the attention of urban audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore mixed-media techniques and retro styles to create innovative and captivating artworks. - **Entertainment and Media:** Film, television, and advertising industries can incorporate mixed-media pop art into their visual storytelling to create visually striking and memorable content. - **Urban Culture and Lifestyle:** Brands targeting urban consumers can collaborate with artists to create socially relevant art installations and campaigns, fostering a strong connection with their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Graffiti Culture Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970s-graffiti-today.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Multi-Sensory Pop-Up Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-gallery.md)