# American Dream Art Displays The 'Love It or Leave It' Exhibit Details Life in the USA By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-it-or-leave-it-exhibit References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/love-it-or-leave-it.php) & [loveitorleaveitnyc](http://www.loveitorleaveitnyc.com/) Gallery R'Pure's 'Love it or Leave it' exhibit is an artistic representation of what being an American means to 10 critically acclaimed designers from New York. Touching on themes ranging from patriotism and the 'American Dream,' to consumerism and the intense impact that religious affiliation can have on a person, the collection features work that explores what being an American citizen represents. One of the most interesting pieces in the collection is a white picket fence, designed by Brad Ascalon, that is wilting and bending. This piece is simply titled 'The Dream,' and was born from the artist's frustration with consumerism and the way that the American landscape has become dominated with a lack of personal responsibility and a detachment from domestic and international issues. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Patriotic Consumerism:** The 'Love It or Leave It' exhibit highlights the impact of consumerism on American patriotism. - **Religious Identity:** The exhibit explores the powerful impact of religion on personal identity and American culture. - **The American Dream:** The collection examines the concept of the American Dream and its relationship to contemporary American life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The exhibit showcases the work of critically acclaimed designers and the potential for future collaborations within the industry. - **Consumer Goods and Services:** The exploration of consumerism as a theme in the exhibit presents an opportunity for innovation and differentiation within the industry. - **Religious Institutions:** The examination of the impact of religion on personal identity and American culture provides an opportunity for religious institutions to introspect and adapt to changing attitudes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Collaborative Designer Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Giveaway Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giveaway-exhibition.md)