# Deconstructed Dancer Sculptures Ballerinas by Regardt Van Der Meulen is at Once Strong and Fragile By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballerinas-by-regardt-van-der-meulen References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/02/15/ballerina-sculptures-by-regardt-van-der-meulen/) & [regardtvandermeulen](http://www.regardtvandermeulen.com/) The Ballerinas by Regardt van der Meulen, an artist based in Johannesberg, South Africa, are deconstructed sculptures of two dramatic dancers. Similar to his [past work](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-and-deconstructed), these creations are breathtakingly dark. Linking into his questioning the immateriality of human existence, this series takes it a bit further by also calling into question the importance of artforms such as dance. Beautiful to behold, the illusion of being broken down also throws his own choice of art form under the bus. Nevertheless, through Ballerinas by Regardt van der Meulen, he illustrates his belief that “the human body with its strength and fragility lie at the core of this series of works, while exposing the illusion of safety in modern society," as written on his website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dramatic Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to deconstruct traditional art forms and create visually striking sculptures. - **Questioning Human Existence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Challenge societal norms and provoke deeper conversations about the meaning of life and the importance of art. - **Strength and Fragility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the juxtaposition of strength and vulnerability in various industries to inspire unique and impactful creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate deconstructed elements into traditional art forms to push the boundaries of artistic expression. - **Performing Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine the perception of dance and other performing arts by challenging traditional notions of movement and beauty. - **Social Commentary:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize art as a medium for societal critique, sparking conversations and inspiring change in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)