# Portly Pieces of Art 'Venus' from Nick Turvey is a Sculpture That Imitates Life By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-turvey References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://thatsnerdalicious.com/funny/fat-rolls-sculpture-is-a-flabby-masterpiece/) & [nickturvey](http://www.nickturvey.com/inc-7.html) Super size your art with 'Venus' from Nick Turvey. This sculpture looks and surprisingly *feels* like human [rolls of fat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-dixon-fat-and-plump). I'm sure Nick Turvey didn't have to look far and wide for inspiration when creating 'Venus.' This sculpture is a reflection of the times. People are getting bigger; it is only natural for [art to follow suit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-birk). Check out the gallery to see all of the sweaty, flabby, artistic goodness. **Implications** - Artwork that has the ability to relate to its viewers is more appealing than pieces which only feature attractive imagery. Products that contain a familiar element are attractive to those who desire a closer connection to their art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Body-positive Art:** Opportunities for artists to create sculptures and artwork that celebrate diverse body types and challenge societal beauty standards. - **Interactive Art:** Opportunities to create art that engages multiple senses and allows viewers to physically interact with the artwork. - **Humanizing Art:** Opportunities to create art that evokes a sense of familiarity and connection by portraying everyday human experiences and emotions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art & Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can explore new techniques and materials to create innovative, body-positive art pieces. - **Experiential Marketing:** Brands can incorporate interactive art installations into their marketing campaigns to create memorable and engaging experiences for consumers. - **Wellness & Body Positivity:** Health and wellness industries can collaborate with artists to promote body positivity through art therapy and expressive workshops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Industrial Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sized.md) - [Voluptuous Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voluptuous-seating.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Mother Goddess Folding Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-folding-chair.md)