# Iconographic Toy Clusters Rondle Royce Uses Figurines in His Plastic Sculpture Series By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-sculpture References: [faithistorment](http://www.faithistorment.com/2013/04/sculptures-by-rondle-royce.html) & [studiorondle](http://www.studiorondle.com/thework.html) Mashing up the iconography of different cultural references, artist Rondle Royce creates his plastic sculpture series using a multitude of toys and figurines. Symbolically referencing pop culture, modern technology and science fiction, Royce correlates those ideologies with religion and faith. The clustered style of the sculpture series is very similar to the Ganesha sculptures of Indian culture that feature lots of detailing and in-depth carvings of multiple figures in the religious culture. By painting each design in a single, solid color, Royce gives it the appearance of being a carved diorama, while the bright hues impart joviality. This captivating plastic sculpture series poignantly points out the ways in which modern-day cultural ideals and iconic symbols correspond with traditional religious beliefs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cultural Mashup:** Exploring the combination of different cultural references to create unique and thought-provoking art pieces. - **Pop Culture Symbolism:** Using popular culture icons and references to convey deeper meanings and messages in artistic creations. - **Iconic Sculpture Clusters:** Creating sculptures that feature a clustered style with intricate detailing and multiple figures, reminiscent of cultural religious sculptures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Sculpture:** The art industry can leverage the trend of cultural mashup and pop culture symbolism to create visually engaging and thought-provoking artworks. - **Toys and Collectibles:** The toy industry can explore collaborations with artists to create unique figurines and toys that incorporate cultural mashup and pop culture symbolism. - **Religious Artifacts and Souvenirs:** The religious artifacts industry can incorporate the trend of iconic sculpture clusters to create intricate and meaningful religious sculptures and souvenirs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Artful Motion Toy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-chanel-abney-bravo.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Designer Pop Culture Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kkplus.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Playful Interactive Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-by-american-express-platinum.md) - [Playful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears.md)