# Deflated Head Sculptures Artist Richard Dupont's Latest Artwork is Dark and Disturbing By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-dupont References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/interview-richard-dupont-1.php) & [richarddupont](http://www.richarddupont.com/) Richard Dupont is an American artist hailing from New York City. As one of the early artists to dabble with [digital model distortions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) in a physical space, he made a name for himself in both the art and Internet realms. Richard Dupont was especially fond of manipulating scans of his own body, creating [shape-shifting statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition), resin heads and more to the delight of his fans. Since then, Richard Dupont has tweaked his [head sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition). He discovered that if he poured liquid rubber over them in the right amount, he was able to peel them off to create a disturbing deflated effect that is just as captivating as the original artworks. As noted by Cool Hunting, Richard Dupont admits that the sculptures can be viewed "as entropic versions of Easter Island moai." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Distorted Artwork:** Exploring digital model distortions in physical art forms offers opportunities for unique and captivating artworks. - **Liquid Rubber Sculptures:** Utilizing liquid rubber to create deflated head sculptures presents a new and intriguing artistic expression. - **Entropic Versions:** Creating entropic versions of traditional sculptures, like Easter Island moai, introduces a fresh perspective on cultural art forms. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore digital distortions and liquid rubber techniques to push boundaries and captivate audiences. - **Interior Design:** Liquid rubber sculptures can be integrated into interior design to create unique and thought-provoking decor pieces. - **Cultural Heritage:** The cultural heritage industry can incorporate entropic versions of traditional sculptures to provide a new way of experiencing and interpreting historical art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Eroding Sculpture NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eroding-and-reforming-digital-car.md) - [Gem-Like Sculptural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-lenses.md)