# Cross-Stitched Murals This Woven Street Art is Integrated into the Sides of Buildings By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-street-art References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/09/24/cross-stitch-flower-mural-installations/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [arquicostura](http://www.arquicostura.com/) The woven street art created by the artist Raquel Rodrigo offers a whimsical divergence from the paintings and graffiti that is usually used to decorate public property. The decorative street murals cover the suburbs surrounding Madrid, Spain and add a quirky charm to the buildings they are featured on. Raquel Rodrigo weaves various artistic images onto grates or netting using rope and string and the resulting artwork looks like [pixelated images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares) that are then propped up against walls and archways. The artist has created a variety of different pieces, all of which feature floral elements in a different colors. This woven street art is refreshing in its reinterpretation of [public murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding), offering a perspective that is unique to this artist alone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Woven Murals:** Creating street art by weaving rope and string offers a unique and refreshing perspective. - **Pixelated Artwork:** Using rope and string to create pixelated images in outdoor murals presents an opportunity for innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Whimsical Street Art:** Incorporating decorative and unconventional elements into public murals can add a charming and playful touch to urban environments. ### Where This Applies - **Art Manufacturing:** The production of woven street murals using rope and string can open up new possibilities for art manufacturing businesses. - **Outdoor Advertising:** Integrating pixelated artwork into outdoor advertising campaigns can capture attention and create memorable brand experiences. - **Urban Beautification:** Using whimsical street art to enhance the visual appeal of urban spaces presents opportunities for urban beautification initiatives and city planning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Math-Inspired Colorful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-collection.md) - [Handwoven Colorful Tapestries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versus-edition-one.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)