# Portrait-Infused Classical Sculptures This Michelangelo Classical Style Sculpture Boasts New Looks By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classical-style References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/caspar-berger-david-self-portrait-11) & [bergervroom.nl](http://www.bergervroom.nl/) Artist Caspar Berger has done a series of self-portraits, including a classical style David bust infused with dozens of impressions of his own face. This stunning [bronze sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) takes an extremely creative approach to self-portraits. What’s really fantastic about this sculpture is that it blends classical art with [surreal art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection) -- two extremely different styles. There’s also something very bold about doing a self-portrait on top of a well-known face. Michelangelo’s David portrays a perfect man and Berger’s self portraits look almost like blemishes were laid out on this famous figure. Caspar Berger has combined his face with a popular piece of [classical style art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix), so one can’t help but wonder what kind of a statement he might be trying to make. Maybe he wants his face to live on forever like the statue of David. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 34% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portrait-infused Sculptures:** Using a classical sculpture as a base and infusing it with modern self-portraiture opens up new possibilities for art and self-expression. - **Blended Classical and Surreal Art:** Combining two distinct artistic styles can create visually stunning and thought-provoking works with unique aesthetic appeals. - **Self-portrait as Disruptive Art:** Using self-portraits as a basis for experimentation and reinterpretation of classical art can lead to innovative and boundary-pushing creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry could explore new trends focused on combining classic art with modern themes and techniques. - **Sculpture:** Sculptors and sculptor-related industries could explore new trends surrounding self-portraiture and techniques that infuse modern themes into classical works. - **Museum Curation:** The museum industry could explore new opportunities in curation that showcase innovative pieces that challenge traditional notions of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Unseen Artist Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelos-untold-works.md)