# Super-Sized Barbie Heads Colin Christian Creates Surreal Sculptures of Silicone Ladies By Chelsea MacMillan | Published 2010-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicone-women References: [nerdist](http://www.nerdist.com/2010/07/superfine-the-art-of-colin-christian/) & [colinchristian](http://www.colinchristian.com/) Oversized silicone women are the theme of Colin Christian's art, which is self described as "futuristic sexy optimistic." The voluptuous creations are a representation of pop culture and sexuality in bare elements (no pun intended). The silicone women feature large eyes and smooth curves, and are between five and 20 feet tall. The artist's future aspirations? A [line of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop) based on pollen and [undersea life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). **Implications** - While there is a presence of waif-thin models on many of the catwalks that exist today, men and women within mass culture appreciate an embrace of a more realistic body image. Companies should continue to utilize more life-like models with realistic curves in order to better appeal to everyday men and women. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realistic Body Image:** Opportunity for companies to utilize more life-like models with realistic curves. - **Futuristic Art:** Chance for artists to explore oversized and unconventional sculptures using innovative materials like silicone. - **Nature-inspired Furniture:** Potential for creating furniture designs based on concepts from nature, such as pollen and undersea life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can incorporate more realistic body types in their marketing campaigns and runway shows. - **Art:** Artists can experiment with larger sculptures using unconventional materials like silicone to create unique and futuristic art pieces. - **Furniture:** Furniture designers can draw inspiration from nature to create innovative and nature-inspired furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md)