# Canal Creeping Caricatures Waterways by Phlegm is a Series of Creepy Street Art By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterways-by-phlegm References: [phlegmcomicnews.blogspot](http://www.phlegmcomicnews.blogspot.ca/) & [phlegmcomics](http://phlegmcomics.com/) People tell stories of mystical creatures dwelling under swampy bridges, and Waterways by Phlegm uses [graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-street art to exemplify those tales. Phlegm is a UK-based artist that has a one-of-a-kind style when it comes to graffiti. Phlegm's work is comprised of oddly shaped creatures on a journey, scrounging through the canals like monsters that crawl in the night. Phlegm takes his art work to the streets, or in this case to the streams, and sports a pair of waders to create [stunning black and white images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). The water setting ties in perfectly with these caricatures, as most of them are depicted as riding a monster and paddling through the eerie environment. The result elevates the average stream into something more artistic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Street Art:** Opportunity for artists to use public spaces as a platform for creativity and self-expression. - **Urban Exploration:** Growing interest in discovering hidden or lesser-known locations in cities, creating opportunities for unique art experiences. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Demand for art that brings nature and the environment closer to urban areas, offering a peaceful escape from the urban hustle and bustle. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create innovative and captivating street art projects. - **Tourism and Travel:** Opportunity to attract tourists and art enthusiasts with unique street art installations in cities and urban areas. - **Retail and Merchandise:** Opportunity for retail businesses to collaborate with street artists for exclusive art collections and merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Physically Looped Canal Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looptheloop-boat.md) - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Graffiti Clog Collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slawn-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md)