# Gallery-Adorning Hand Sculptures Ronnie van Hout's Sculpture is Atop the City Gallery Wellington By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-09-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-sculpture References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/08/20/quasi-ronnie-van-hout-hand-sculpture-news/) & [citygallery.org.nz](https://citygallery.org.nz/exhibitions/quasi/) A "kinda creepy" hand sculpture was suspended by helicopter earlier in August and placed on the roof of [City Gallery Wellington](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-public-art-installation). The installation -- which measures at five meters in height, is the work of New Zealand artist Ronnie van Hout. Described as a "partial self-portrait" of the creative, the composition presents a fusion of a face and a hand. It is actually "scans of the artist's own body parts." The hand sculpture goes by the name of 'Quasi' — a reference that is derived from 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame' and the main protagonist, Quasimodo. For construction, Ronnie van Hout utilized a mix of [steel, polystyrene, and resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree). The installation is expected to adorn the City Gallery Wellington for up to three years. Photo Credits: City Gallery Wellington ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Large-scale Outdoor Sculptures:** The placement of a five-meter hand sculpture on the roof of City Gallery Wellington showcases the trend of incorporating large-scale outdoor sculptures into urban landscapes. - **Hybrid Art Installations:** The fusion of a face and a hand in Ronnie van Hout's sculpture represents the trend of creating hybrid art installations that combine different elements and concepts. - **Self-referential Art:** Ronnie van Hout's use of scans of his own body parts in the hand sculpture reflects the trend of self-referential art, where artists draw inspiration from their own lives and experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Public Art:** The installation of the hand sculpture on the roof of City Gallery Wellington highlights the potential for the public art industry to incorporate large-scale, visually striking pieces into urban spaces. - **Art Galleries:** The inclusion of Ronnie van Hout's sculpture in the City Gallery Wellington reveals opportunities for art galleries to feature innovative and thought-provoking hybrid art installations that captivate visitors. - **Sculpture Manufacturing:** The construction of the hand sculpture using a mix of steel, polystyrene, and resin indicates the potential for the sculpture manufacturing industry to explore new materials and techniques in creating large-scale outdoor sculptures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Large-Scale Airport Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-installations.md) - [Future-Facing Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md)