# Melting Award Statues The D Face Oscar Sculpture Makes Social Commentary on the Movie Business By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-face-oscar-sculpture References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/03/dface-oscar-statue/) & [dface](http://www.dface.co.uk/) Though millions tuned in last Sunday night to watch the Academy Awards, the Oscars aren't for everybody. One person in particular who has a beef with the ceremony, and indeed [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austin-butler) in general, is British social artist D Face. His latest work, the D Face Oscar Sculpture, shows the iconic statue with its [skin melting off](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask), exposing its skeletal frame. The D Face Oscar Sculpture features the engraving 'Beauty is Skin Deep,' making a commentary on the present situation in today's entertainment industry. I think it's always great to see a left of center take on mainstream media--it helps open the eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Commentary Art:** Opportunities for artists to use their work to critique societal issues and spark conversation. - **Alternative Views of Mainstream Media:** Emerging perspectives that challenge traditional narratives and offer new insights into the entertainment industry. - **Disruptive Sculpture Designs:** Innovative approaches to sculptural art that push boundaries and provoke thought. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Culture:** Creating a platform for artists to express their perspectives and engage the public with their work. - **Entertainment:** Encouraging a more diverse range of perspectives and voices in the movie and awards industry to promote meaningful discourse. - **Design:** Inspiring designers to think outside the box and use their craft to challenge conventions and make a statement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Film Awards-Inspired Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-awardsinspired-playing-cards.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Striking Wearable Sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-sculpture-1.md)