# Critical Wall Treatments The Adam Parker Smith Installation Takes on Societal Issues By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-parker-smith-installation References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/05/17/adam-parker-smith-comic-interventions-and-alterations/) & [adamparkersmith](http://adamparkersmith.com/) Adam Parker Smith Installation is a colorful art critique. Created by artist Adam Parker Smith this mixed media piece is entitled, 'This Side of Paradise (I Lost All My Money in the Great Depression and All I Got Was This Room).' The title is a mouthful, but just like the wall installation; it is a playful commentary on wealth. The installation is a repurposed bedroom at the Andrew Freeman Home. The artist's idea was to underscore, "the fact that the 'wealth' that manifested itself here was in fact an illusion, created for the comfort of its residents." Adam Parker Smith recreates a traditional wallpaper decal; however, the facade is cheaply chic. Created using dollar store purchases such as hard candies, costume jewelry, plastic flowers and more, it is sickly sweet. The real commentary is in the fact that the piece stays delusionally cheerful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed Media Art:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials and techniques in art. - **Social Commentary:** Using art to critique societal issues and norms. - **Repurposed Spaces:** Transforming existing environments into creative installations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity to push boundaries and challenge traditional art forms. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating bold and unique wall treatments as a form of artistic expression. - **Retail and Consumer Goods:** Innovation in the use of unconventional materials and everyday objects for creative displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Statement Wall Covering Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-muro.md) - [Graphic Wallpaper Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces.md) - [Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bric-house.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Surrealist Pop-Up Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealist-popup.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md)