# Toppled Statue Sculptures The Banksy Fallen Art Piece Centers Around a Shattered Roman Soldier By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banksy-fallen References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/12/banksy-fallen-sculpture/) & [banksy](http://www.banksy.co.uk/indoors/fallen.html) The Banksy Fallen sculpture seems to suggest that the ever-elusive street artist has internalized the giving mood perpetuated by the holiday season with the unveiling of yet another art piece. Hot on the heels of his most recent creation, [Cardinal Sin](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banksy-cardinal-sin), the Banksy Fallen sculpture may look just as simple, but it still carries a heavy message. Through the Banksy Fallen sculpture, the socially and politically conscious artist appears to comment on many different things such as ushering in a new world order, ridding the old to welcome in the new and a criticism against [classical art forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition). The Banksy Fallen sculpture centers around a [shattered marble sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) of a Roman soldier alongside a modern and mundane yellow sign that reads "Caution, Wet Floor." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 5% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reinterpretation of Classical Art Forms:** Banksy's Fallen sculpture challenges traditional art forms and encourages a fresh perspective. - **Social and Political Commentary Through Art:** Banksy's artwork presents a platform for activism and awareness. - **Integration of Mundane Objects Into Art:** Banksy incorporates ordinary objects into his art, creating a unique and bold statement. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from exploring new ways to challenge traditional art forms and incorporate political activism. - **Activism and Advocacy:** Activist organizations can leverage the power of artwork to promote social and political causes. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketers and advertisers can adopt unconventional techniques to target younger audiences who are more receptive to disruptive marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Museum Street Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piranha-tank.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-horse.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawsholiday.md)