# Eccentric Celebrity Art James Franco Introduces His Fat Squirrel Art Exhibit By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-squirrel References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/jame-sfranco) & [siegfriedcontemporary](http://www.siegfriedcontemporary.com/) James Franco is presenting his [art exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition), 'Fat Squirrel,' at London’s Siegfried Contemporary gallery. Franco must be the most well-rounded celebrity in Hollywood. Beyond acting, Franco also writes poetry, teaches filmmaking, directs and enacts performance art that often puzzles his celebrity peers (and the general public). No matter! Though we might not always understand Franco's creative ventures, the fact remains that he's a supremely talented dude. The Fat Squirrel exhibit is another one of those "will-they-or-won't-they" situations when it comes to people understanding. The collection, which came to fruition with the collaboration of a [pet painter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto), features [self-portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity) of Franco as well as other public figures ("Jimmy Dean," for instance) and illustrations of pudgy rodents (hence the project's title 'Fat Squirrel'). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 70% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity Art:** Opportunity for celebrities to explore different forms of artistic expression and engage with their fans through art exhibitions. - **Performance Art:** Growing interest in experimental and unconventional art forms that challenge traditional artistic boundaries, creating opportunities for artists to express themselves in unique ways. - **Collaborative Art:** Increasing trend of artists collaborating with other creators from different fields to bring together diverse perspectives and create innovative artworks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Exhibition:** Art galleries and museums can embrace eccentric celebrity art exhibits as a way to attract diverse audiences and generate buzz in the art world. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry professionals can explore partnerships with celebrities to showcase their artistic endeavors and expand their fan base through unconventional performances and exhibitions. - **Social Media Influencer:** Social media influencers can leverage their fame and following to engage with their audience by sharing their artistic creations, collaborating with other artists, and organizing virtual art exhibitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Artist-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-honoring-exhibition.md) - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md)