# Socially Conscious Art Exhibit Chase The Rising Sun By Jessica Frank | Published 2007-12-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chase-the-rising-sun References: [streetattackmarketing.blogspot](http://streetattackmarketing.blogspot.com/) This weekend I had the pleasure of seeing my favorite designer's personal exhibit, [Chase The Rising Sun](http://www.chasetherisingsun.com). This event was the love child of Michael and Lauren Crigler, who are heading off on a year long exodus to do volunteer work around the world. The money from the exhibit is going to fund the different causes they plan on helping. The gallery featured a [visual wonderland of socially conscious art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery), which delves into the severed relationship between man and nature. The art is constructed with a diversity of objects, each piece a unique entity varying in medium, texture, and style. While the exhibit explored the realness of life, [rebellion and idealism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes), it did so with elements of humor and sincerity. After one walk through, I was ready to sell all of my things and Chase the Rising Sun with them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Socially Conscious Art:** Opportunity for artists to create thought-provoking pieces that raise awareness and inspire action on social and environmental issues. - **Volunteer-based Initiatives:** Potential for businesses to support and engage in volunteer work to address different causes and make a positive social impact. - **Artistic Diversity and Collaboration:** Chance for artists to experiment with different mediums and collaborate with other artists to create unique and visually appealing artworks. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists, galleries, and designers can capitalize on the growing demand for socially conscious art that sparks conversations and drives social change. - **Nonprofit and Charity:** Opportunity for nonprofits and charities to organize art exhibits as fundraising events to support their missions and causes. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels, resorts, and cultural institutions can host socially conscious art exhibits and attract socially-conscious tourists seeking immersive cultural experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Concept-Driven Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miya-ando-x-saint-laurent.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-space-in-between.md) - [Dynamic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md)