# Train Track Murals Katharina Grosse's Train Art Playfully Colors the Sights You'd See on a Train By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-art References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/davidbertozzi/artist-spray-paints-on-nature-to-brighten-commute) & [weltenbuerger.org](http://weltenbuerger.org/collections/julian-zigerli/products/mirage-shirt-1) As part of an initiative with Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program, artist Katharina Grosse playfully augmented the [urban and natural sights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1) that commuters are used to seeing on their daily commutes with a unique series of [train art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgv-inoui). Each "mural" was created by spraypainting over a section of earth or buildings along the train tracks, so that the experience of riding on the train is completely transformed. Looking through a window of the train perfectly frames the spray painted objects, although they would be just as interesting and dynamic to look at as they whiz past the train in a blur of solid color. These installations were made with water-based paint, so that each of the [installations was only temporary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) and would wash away over time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spray-paint Installations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop water-based spray paint technology for temporary installations in urban areas. - **Transformative Commute Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive art experiences for commuters using public transportation. - **Blurring Art and Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of art and architecture in urban environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Public Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the commuting experience by integrating artistic elements into public transportation infrastructure. - **Street Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques and materials for temporary street art installations. - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate art and creative installations into urban planning to enhance the aesthetics and vibrancy of cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Vibrant Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rico-gatson.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Dynamic Artful Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-m-hybrid-v8.md) - [Real-Time Adaptive Audio Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interrail.md) - [Augmented Reality Travel Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-murals.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md)