# Ballsy Art Installations The Nike Ball Man is Modeled After Footballer Carlos Tevez By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-ball-man References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/the_ballsiest_nike_installation_youve_ever_seen_17160.asp) & [ratcliffefowlerdesign](http://www.ratcliffefowlerdesign.co.uk/) The [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good) Ball Man is absolutely breathtaking in all its ballsy glory. Reaching 20 meters high, it was constructed out of [5,500 balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set), making it look like one giant pixelated sculpture. Modeled after [Manchester](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fc-25) forward Carlos Tevez, the Nike Ball Man was designed by Ratcliffe Fowler Design and was located in a Johannesburg shopping mall. After it was disassembled, the balls were donated to football programs around South Africa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pixelated Sculptures:** The trend of creating pixelated sculptures using unconventional materials like sports balls could disrupt the art world by introducing new forms of expression. - **Athlete-inspired Installations:** The trend of creating installations inspired by athletes could disrupt the advertising industry by creating immersive experiences that engage consumers with their favorite sports stars. - **Sustainable Art:** The trend of repurposing materials for art installations like the Nike Ball Man could disrupt the art and fashion industries by promoting environmental sustainability and conscious consumption. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists and designers could explore the use of unconventional materials to create pixelated sculptures like the Nike Ball Man, disrupting the traditional aesthetics and materials used in contemporary art. - **Advertising:** Advertisers could create athlete-inspired installations like the Nike Ball Man to engage consumers in immersive experiences, disrupting traditional advertising campaigns and methods. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers could explore the trend of sustainable art by repurposing materials for clothing and accessories, disrupting the traditional fashion industry by promoting eco-friendly and sustainable design practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-good.md) - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Puzzle-Style Soccer Ball Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-my-football-kit.md) - [Playful Foosball Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-table-football-moc.md) - [Digital Brand-Made Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fc-25.md) - [Celebratory 3D Illusion Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-dubai.md) - [Limited-Edition Foosball Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afternoon-light.md) - [Unfolding Soccer Ball Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-set.md)