# Weeping Stone Statues ‘Ghost Girl' by Kevin Francis Gray is a Haunting Marble Sculptur By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-girl References: [streetlevel](http://www.streetlevel.com/2010/08/25/ghost-girl-by-kevin-francis-gray/) & [kevinfrancisgray](http://www.kevinfrancisgray.com/) ‘[Ghost Girl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/york-gin-grey-lady)’ by Kevin Francis Gray is one of the most emotionally-charged pieces of art that I have ever seen. ‘Ghost Girl’ is features a girl who is literally [showering tears onto the floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weeping-spirit). A handkerchief and cut wrists sit behind her back. When it comes to ‘Ghost Girl,’ art truly is imitating life. This [sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) will break your heart and make you want to help someone. Finally, a useful piece of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emotional Art:** The trend for emotionally-charged art creates opportunities for artists to connect with their audience on a deeper level. - **Sculpture:** Sculpture is making a comeback as a popular form of expression and offers opportunities for sculptors to create unique and thought-provoking pieces. - **Interactive Art:** Interactive art that elicits an emotional response from the viewer can create new opportunities for engagement and connection in the art world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The emotional impact of pieces like 'Ghost Girl' offer opportunities for artists and galleries to create powerful exhibits that move and inspire audiences. - **Mental Health:** Art that addresses mental health and emotional well-being can offer new opportunities for professionals in the mental health and therapy industries to incorporate creative expression into healing. - **Tourism:** Emotionally-charged art installations and sculptures like 'Ghost Girl' offer new opportunities for tourism boards to attract visitors to cities and cultural institutions with unique and captivating art experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Afro-Futuristic Marble Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Anime-Themed Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-series.md) - [AI-Generated Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-statue.md) - [Monochromatic Bronze Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evgen-copi-gorisek.md)