# Provocatively Powerful Patriotic Art The Claudia Calle Republic of China Series is Thoughtful Work By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudia-calle-republic-of-china References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2011/07/13/claudia-calle-republic-of-china/) & [claudiacalle](http://claudiacalle.com/?cat=17) The Claudia Calle Republic of China epitomizes socially conscious art, making a powerful political statement about the state of the nation in a global context. The Colombian-born Miami resident has been significantly influenced by her visits to China because of its [fascinating culture and history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kasashima-gallery). She states, "I can now see a [socioeconomic phenomenon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-consulado-nyc) that was once invisible to me. I discovered the nature of exploitation hidden inside the commercial relationships." The influence of her observations is evident in her art, which makes statements about China's silent and rapid-growing influence on the world economy. Calle further explains, "After every day that passes by, I am still amazed by their under appreciated intelligence. Little by little the “fortune cookie” monster is taking over the other half of the world." **Implications** - For consumers, art has many purposes. Its primary one is to evoke emotion in its viewers, but much art does this by [making political statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition) about the state of the world with which the audience is either familiar, or vaguely aware of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Socially Conscious Art:** Creating art that represents social and political issues. - **Global Political Statements:** Making statements about global economic and political influences on contemporary art. - **Cultural Observations in Art:** Artists using their experiences and observations about different cultures to create thought-provoking art. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art Industry:** The traditional sector that produces and sells unique, one-of-a-kind artwork to collectors and investors. - **Contemporary Art:** The modern art movement that reflects current trends and cultural influences. - **Social Activism Organizations:** Organizations that address social and political issues through various forms of advocacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-print-series.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upon-further-reflection.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md)