# Felon Fence Art The Mentalgassi 'Free Troy Davis' Installation Campaign By Kirsten Rutherford | Published 2010-12-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amnesty-fence-street-art References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFc5a1VixE8) & [amnesty.org.uk](http://www.amnesty.org.uk/fence) An anonymous German [street art collective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) called 'Mentalgassi' have teamed up with creatives Lisa Jelliffe and Kirsten Rutherford to create [art installations on fences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) for [Amnesty International](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition). The bar-bound billboards highlight the case of Troy Davis, a man who has been on death row for 19 years in the USA, despite the serious doubts in regards to his conviction. The posters are displayed on fence railings, enabling you to only see Troy’s face when you approach the gate from the side. A plaque on the fence directs passers-by to a site where they can sign a petition to stop Troy’s execution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Street Art Activism:** Using street art installations to raise awareness and mobilize support for social justice issues. - **Interactive Installations:** Creating art installations that engage viewers and prompt them to take action. - **Digital Advocacy:** Using online platforms and social media to gather support and signatures for petitions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the intersection of activism and public art to create visually striking installations that ignite social change. - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Nonprofits can leverage interactive art installations as powerful tools for raising awareness, engaging the public, and facilitating action towards their cause. - **Digital Platforms:** Companies that offer online platforms and social media tools can collaborate with activists and organizations to develop innovative digital advocacy campaigns that amplify their message and impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Cage-Inspired Arch Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-weiweis-work.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Refugee-Informed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-life-jackets-installation.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md)