# Urinating Constable Creations 'Petra' by Marcel Walldorf is Pissing Off Police Officers By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra-by-marcel-walldorf References: [google](http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iF8CDVTCas1Fr86ms-a0Ywg84zYw?docId=CNG.2ae8d10289d05e80ecb077f1af8fa46d.431) & [marcel-walldorf.de](http://www.marcel-walldorf.de/index.php?work=10) On a visit to the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, you may not expect to find a [sculpture of a female cop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance) relieving herself, yet 'Petra' by Marcel Walldorf may prove you wrong. Despite having been exhibited in both Berlin and Leipzig, the figure with its [exposed genitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice) is now mustering much outrage among German cops who find the figure to be offensive towards the armed forces. Nevertheless, 'Petra' by Marcel Walldorf remains to be [a remarkably lifelike work of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra) that brilliantly captures the divide between the private and public spheres of society. Riot police are people too -- at least they get thirsty like the rest of us. Photo Credits: [Wonder How To](http://bit.ly/gQE7rY) | [Animal New York](http://bit.ly/fmHYUc) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Controversial Art Installations:** There is an emerging trend of creating art installations that are intentionally provocative and stir controversy, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art world. - **Exploring Taboos in Art:** More artists are pushing the boundaries of what is considered socially acceptable in their work, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in both the art world and society at large. - **Art as Social Commentary:** Art is increasingly being used as a platform to provide commentary on social and political issues, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the realm of societal change. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** The world of fine arts is ripe for disruptive innovations that challenge traditional norms and push the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in the industry. - **Cultural Criticism:** As society becomes more conscious of cultural and social issues, there is a growing need for innovative approaches to cultural criticism that can help shape public discourse and bring about change. - **Provocative Marketing:** Marketers can benefit from the trend of creating intentionally provocative content that sparks controversy and generates buzz, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the advertising industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Feline Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-calleja-2.md) - [Cultural Exhibition Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibit-columbus.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Subversive Artist Massage Parlours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmgreen-dragset.md) - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md)