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# Marriage-Saving Sculptures
Stephanie Seymour and Husband Save Their Union With a Nude Statue

By Tali Dudin | Published 2010-11-29 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stephanie-seymour
References: [supertremendous](http://supertremendous.com/Galleries/Celebrity/15-Bizarre-Celebrity-Sculptures/Stephanie-Seymour-sculpture-2069.html#joomimg) & [nationalpost](http://www.nationalpost.com/news/about%20brand%20world%20contemporary%20sales%20driven%20celebrity%20hype/3821947/story.html)

When Stephanie Seymour filed for divorce from her millionaire-industrialist husband, he did what any vindictive (or incredibly romantic) millionaire-industrialist would do -- Commission a life-like, nude bust of his soon to be ex-wife created by a world-renowned artist â€œso the world could share his wife.â€

It must've worked, because the divorce was soon called off, but the Stephanie Seymour sculpture entitled "Trophy Wife" is still for sale!

**Implications** - The nude statue is built like some sort of taxidermy statue and is meant to be hung on the wall. The statue looks quite life-like, as if Mrs. Seymour is trying to come out of the wall. Although she is nude, her lady parts are tastefully covered by her hands.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.7/10
- Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Sculpture as Emotional Investment:** This trend highlights the potential for wealthy individuals to commission and collect personalized sculptures as a way to express emotions and preserve relationships.
- **Art as Relationship Therapy:** The use of art, specifically sculptures, as a form of relationship therapy or reconciliation presents an innovative approach to addressing marital issues and fostering emotional connection.
- **Controversy and Publicity in Art:** The controversial nature of Stephanie Seymour's sculpture and the subsequent publicity it generated underscores the power of provocative art to capture public attention and spark conversations.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can capitalize on the demand for personalized sculptures and art pieces that hold emotional value and sentiment.
- **Relationship Counseling:** The relationship counseling industry can explore the integration of art therapy techniques, such as personalized sculptures, to address marital issues and facilitate relationship healing.
- **Art Marketing and PR:** Art marketing and public relations companies can leverage controversial or provocative artworks to generate buzz and media coverage, increasing visibility and public engagement.

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