# Shattering Sculptures The Artwork of John von Bergen Doesn't Break Your Heart By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jon-von-bergen References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=11038) & [jvonb](http://jvonb.com/) American artist John von Bergen creates [epic sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk) of many sizes. The underlying thread among his works of art is that they have a certain [broken and busted appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera). Viewing the sculptures of John von Bergen, I can’t help but feel sorry for the piece of art that it used to be. Yet, I know that the final sculpture that lies before me is how it’s meant to look. If you’re curious about his art, check out his website for more [shattering pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Epic Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and techniques to create epic sculptures with a broken and busted appearance. - **Broken Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine the concept of art by creating broken and shattered pieces that evoke emotions. - **Artistic Sorrow:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop artworks that elicit empathy and sympathy by showcasing a certain broken and busted appearance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encourage artists to experiment with unconventional styles that challenge traditional notions of beauty and perfection. - **Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the field of sculpture by embracing the beauty of broken and damaged aesthetics. - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate exhibitions that feature artworks with a broken and busted appearance, exploring the emotional power of imperfection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md)