# Star-Shaped Barricade Sculptures Kostas Seremetis Assembles Artwork Using Police Blockades By Jason Soy | Published 2012-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kostas-seremetis1 References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2012/02/03/artist-kostas-seremetis/) & [kostas-seremetis](http://kostas-seremetis.com/) The meaning of these Kostas Seremetis creations may not be obvious, but you can still appreciate the technical artistry involved in crafting sculptures like these. Using [old planks of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) from police barricades to fashion a [geometrically perfect star](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness), the multi-talented artist is clearly trying to convey a message to his viewers. What that message is, however, is for audiences and critics to decipher. Though they may appear similar, each Kostas Seremetis sculpture is actually distinguishable from one another by the placement of their “police dept.” signage. Seremetis also crafted one of these star sculptures with a noticeably different police barricade that features red and white paint. That particular creation currently hangs in an art gallery suspended by wires and chains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Barricade Art:** Artists repurposing police barricades to create sculptures, providing opportunities for sustainable and innovative art. - **Geometric Sculptures:** Artists using geometric shapes to create sculptures, offering opportunities to create visually striking pieces with clean, modern lines. - **Policed-themed Artwork:** Artists incorporating police-themed elements into their work, providing opportunities for commentary and critique on social and political issues surrounding law enforcement. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers utilizing unconventional materials and themes to create unique pieces, providing opportunities for innovation and boundary-pushing in the field. - **Sustainability:** Environmental groups and sustainable businesses promoting the use of upcycled materials, offering opportunities for creative and eco-friendly solutions in various industries. - **Law Enforcement:** Organizations and individuals looking for ways to engage with social and political issues surrounding law enforcement, providing opportunities for discussion and advocacy through art and media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md)