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# Steel-Made Paintings
Oh The Humanity! by Frank Plant Depicts Redheads at the Beach

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-09 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-the-humanity
References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2014/07/01/oh-the-humanity-by-frank-plant/) & [frankplant.net](http://www.frankplant.net/)

The perfect piece of art for the summer season, Oh The Humanity! may look like a [painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition), but it is actually [made out of steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn). Popping out from the wall like a laser-cut model, the sculpture depicts a bunch of redheads enjoying a [crowded day at the beach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles). Although the title appears forlorn, Oh The Humanity! provides a refreshing image many will appreciate.

Created by Frank Plant, an American artist based in Barcelona, Spain, the Oh The Humanity! artwork is slightly ironic. Although redheads can enjoy the beach as much as anyone else, it is more common for their fair skin to burn. So enjoying summer activities like many others do can be quite taxing for them. The artist reveals, "My work is about physical and social observations." Thus its particularly arresting.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Steel Artwork:** The trend of using steel as a medium in creating artworks presents opportunities for innovative sculptures and installations.
- **Humanized Art:** The trend of creating art that reflects human experiences and emotions opens up possibilities for unique and relatable pieces.
- **Ironic Interpretation:** The trend of employing irony in artwork allows for thought-provoking and visually appealing creations.

### Where This Applies

- **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore the use of steel as a material and incorporate human experiences into their creations.
- **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can incorporate steel-based artworks to add a modern and distinctive touch to spaces.
- **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can showcase unique and thought-provoking artworks, such as Oh The Humanity!, to enhance visitor experiences and create memorable destinations.

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