# Colorful City Sculptures Ana Ser­rano Crafts an Entire Town in Her 'Salon of Beauty' Installa By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ana-serrano References: [brwnpaperbag](http://www.brwnpaperbag.com/2011/11/23/ana-serrano/) & [anaserrano](http://www.anaserrano.com/) Ana Ser­rano has crafted something truly special with this 'Salon of Beauty' installation for the Rice Gallery. The exhibition features a miniature city space that can easily pass for the set of some new Hollywood children's film, though you probably wouldn't want kids playing around a strip club. That's right, this vibrantly colored Wizard of Oz-esque installation actually has more adult undertones than it's jolly appearance would have you believe. Ana Serrano explains that this quirky miniature town is meant to explore socio-cultural issues as well as, "the brand­ing and accep­tance of the drug lord lifestyle." That's some pretty heavy stuff for a city installation that looks as though it can be an advanced playground for affluent children, but that's kind of the brilliance of it all. Ana Ser­rano is a Mexican American artist and she specializes in crafting site-specific works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Installations:** Creating small-scale installations that explore socio-cultural issues and challenge traditional perceptions. - **Vibrant Sculptures:** Using vibrant colors and playful designs to bring attention to deeper themes and messages in art installations. - **Exploring Social Constructs:** Using art installations to delve into societal issues and challenge accepted norms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to create thought-provoking installations that challenge traditional art forms and engage viewers in new ways. - **Entertainment:** Creating immersive and visually stimulating experiences for viewers through interactive art installations and exhibitions. - **Education:** Using art installations as a tool for discussing and exploring complex social issues and cultural constructs in a visually engaging manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Mexican Heritage-Honoring Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Mexican Heritage Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots-exhibition.md) - [Virant Monumental Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-wolfs-group-exhibition.md)