# Defecating Dog Balloon Sculptures 'Whatshisname' Humorously Updated a Jeff Koons-Inspired Artwork By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-balloon References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/09/16/sculpture-parody-of-jeff-koons-balloon-dog/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/whatshisname.co.uk) 'Whatshisname,' a British artist who as his name might suggest, has a sense of humor that perforates his pieces -- something that's maintained in his strange dog balloon sculptures. Playing on a previous work by Jeff Koons, the artist adjusts the bubbly subjects so that they're shown in a squatting position -- along with some [balloon excrement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot) beneath them. Despite the content being a little gross, Whatshisname's dog balloon sculptures are rather adorable, especially considering the miniature size. In order to promote his creation, the artist photographed the work in [London's city streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding) -- one image showing the defecating dog superimposing a scenic view of Big Ben, while another depicts it on a graffiti-coated sidewalk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Silly Sculpture Art:** Creating humorous and playful sculptures that elicit an emotional response. - **Balloon Animal Art:** Creating unique and creative sculptures using balloons in unconventional ways. - **Urban Street Art:** Transforming urban environments with cheeky artistic expressions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Innovative and humorous sculptures that transform traditional art styles and materials. - **Entertainment:** Creating playful and memorable experiences that engage audiences through unconventional mediums. - **Marketing:** Promoting products, services, or brands through unconventional and attention-grabbing artistic expressions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Balloon Dog-Themed Smoking Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dogthemed.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Bow Tie-Wearing Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-tiewearing-sculpture.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Collectible Art Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gufram-x-luna-luna.md)