# Sculptures Made of Styrofoam Anti-Monuments by Folkert de Jong By Bobby White | Published 2008-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-material-used-for-horror-styled-sculptures References: [google](http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=folkert+de+jong&btnG=Google+Search) I've never built a house, but if I do, I'd probably need certain materials, yet Styrofoam isn't the first thing I think of. I've also never made any sculptures, and Styrofoam as a medium doesn't enter my mind for that either. The Dutch artist **Folkert de Jong** does use these materials in the creation of his anti-monuments. Hell, for all I know, he might even use even stranger supplies. It certainly works though because ‘strange ’is the best word to describe his work. A quick [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-historical-research) search tells us, "His [sculptures and installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) clearly engage in a dialogue with traditional [figurative sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1). Yet in this dialogue everything is transformed, in part precisely by the use of fragile and vernacular materials, in part by his iconography. De Jong’s tableaux are grotesque and gothic, steeped in horror, comics, and fantasy," 'nough said, now let's start building that house… ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Styrofoam Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of unconventional materials like Styrofoam in sculpture to create unique and eye-catching artworks. - **Anti-monuments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink traditional approaches to monument design by creating anti-monuments that challenge societal norms and provoke thought. - **Fragile and Vernacular Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with fragile and unconventional materials in art installations to create unexpected and captivating experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional art mediums and techniques to create unconventional and thought-provoking artworks. - **Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional materials and techniques in sculpture to break free from traditional sculptural approaches. - **Installation Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate fragile and vernacular materials in art installations to challenge the viewer's perception and create immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Expanded Polystyrene Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-furniture-pieces.md) - [Styrofoam Layered Stealthy Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtna-table.md) - [Styrofoam Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md)