# Ghost Town Canvases 'The Ghostvillage Project' Offers a City-Sized Work of Art By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ghostvillage-project References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/12/ghostvillage-project/) & [agents-of-change](http://www.agents-of-change.co.uk/) Artists are constantly looking for new places to showcase their work. Canvases can range from a piece of paper to a brick building. In this case, ‘The Ghostvillage Project’ gave [six artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-art-creation), Timid, Remi/Rough, System, Stormie Mills, Juice 126 and Derm, an entire [abandoned village](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1) on the west coast of Scotland to paint. What resulted was a slew of [painted buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) which breathed eerie life into this old village. Check out the entire video to see the inspiration behind ‘The Ghostvillage Project.’ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 83% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Art:** Opportunity for artists to transform abandoned spaces into vibrant art installations. - **Community Collaboration:** Potential for artists and local communities to work together to revitalize neglected areas through art projects. - **Urban Exploration:** Growing interest in exploring and documenting abandoned places as a form of artistic expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Innovative opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of traditional art venues and engage with new audiences. - **Tourism and Travel:** Potential for abandoned sites to become tourist attractions, boosting local economies and encouraging urban revitalization. - **Real Estate Development:** Possibility for developers to transform abandoned properties into unique spaces that attract investment and cultural interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Global Pixel Canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Large-Scale Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-x1.md) - [Collaborative Campus Beautification Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campus-beautification.md)