# Pink Political Art 'Melt Down' by Andrew Schoultz Depicts Everyday American Life By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melt-down-andrew-schoultz References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2010/12/andrew-schoultz-melt-down-exhibition-project-space/) & [brandonshigeta](http://brandonshigeta.com/blog/2010/12/13/andrew-schoultz-melt-down/) Showing at [Project Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb01) is a bright and in-your-face [installation exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) called 'Melt Down' by Andrew Schoultz. Taking inspiration from American society and everyday life, a few guesses can be made about the message behind his art. Using a combination of [sculptural and painted media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition), the artist has expressed his thoughts with fiery fuchsias and thick blacks on the walls, the floor and his own built pieces. There's a certain irony to 'Melt Down' by Andrew Schoultz suggesting man's inevitable destruction of his own creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 15% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bright Art Installations:** The trend of bright and in-your-face art installations creates opportunities for artists to express their thoughts and challenge societal norms. - **Combination of Sculpture and Painting:** The trend of using a combination of sculptural and painted media in art allows for unique and immersive artistic experiences. - **Social Commentary Art:** The trend of creating art that reflects and critiques societal issues opens up opportunities for artists to spark conversations and inspire change. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Exhibitions:** The art exhibition industry can benefit from the trend of bright art installations, attracting attention and engaging audiences in new ways. - **Visual Art:** The visual art industry can explore the trend of combining sculpture and painting to create innovative and thought-provoking artistic experiences. - **Social Activism:** The social activism industry can utilize social commentary art trends to raise awareness and advocate for important causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Pink-Detailed Art Gallery Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superzoom.md) - [Vibrant Sculptural Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staged-show.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md)