# Midlife Crisis-inspired Sculptures Ryan Johnson's Artwork is Full of Tension and Unease By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-johnson References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1671215/a-young-sculptor-plunges-into-the-uncertainty-of-quarter-life) & [saatchi-gallery](http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artists/ryan_johnson.htm?section_name=abstract_america_painting_sculpture) Ryan Johnson's latest series of sculptures address the uncomfortable notion of midlife crises. He reveals, "I think my new work has a feeling of unease, restlessness and transition which I have been noticing within myself and in my circle of friends lately. There is an ambient pressure that comes with mid-30s adulthood that is difficult to articulate.” Ryan Johnson has manipulated and warped familiar forms to convey these feelings and more. Born in Karachi and based in Brooklyn, Ryan Johnson's work is currently being exhibited at the Suzanne Geiss Company. Full of raw emotions and allegories, the sculptures not only explore a common occurrence in life, it also shows people that they are not alone in their uncertainties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Midlife Crisis Art:** Creating art that addresses the notion of midlife crises can provide a platform for self-expression and reflection for individuals going through this stage in life. - **Expressing Uncertainty:** Art that conveys feelings of unease and restlessness can resonate with a wider audience experiencing similar anxieties and transitions. - **Manipulated Familiar Forms:** Artists utilizing distorted or warped versions of familiar forms can challenge perception and provoke thought on the human experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and promote midlife crisis-inspired art, providing a platform for artists to explore and express this theme in their work. - **Art Therapy:** Art therapy professionals can incorporate midlife crisis-inspired artwork into their practice to help individuals navigate and address their emotions and uncertainties. - **Mental Health Support:** Mental health support organizations can use midlife crisis-inspired art as a tool for destigmatizing and raising awareness about the challenges faced during this stage of life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-block-series.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md)