# Pantyhose Portraits The Stocking Sculptures by Rosa Verloop Display Personality By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stocking-sculpture References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/the-nylon-sculptures-of-rosa-verloop) & [rosaverloop](http://www.rosaverloop.com/) Pantyhose can be used for much more than covering up your legs as can be seen from this stocking sculpture. The self-portrait sculpture, entitled 'Me,' was created by Dutch artist Rosa Verloop as a part of an exhibition on the theme 'LOVE' at the Hague Municipal Museum which will run until August 19th. The sculpture is made entirely of [nylon stockings that are folded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes), squeezed and contorted into place and held together with draw pins. The flesh-like texture and color of the material gives the stocking sculpture an eerily life-like quality that conveys a strong sense of emotion to the viewer. The texture of the work looks similar to [clay or plasticine sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu), and, like these similar mediums, one can see the artist's touch in each pin and pinch that makes up the piece. Using unconventional materials and a lot of passion, Rosa Verloop has created a stocking sculpture that really strikes a chord with her audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stocking Art:** Exploring unconventional materials like nylon stockings to create sculptures opens up new possibilities for artistic expression. - **Life-like Textures:** Artists utilizing materials that mimic the look and feel of flesh, such as nylon stockings, can evoke strong emotions and capture the attention of viewers. - **Sculptures with Emotion:** Creating art that conveys a strong sense of emotion through unconventional materials can offer a unique and impactful experience for the audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can explore the use of unconventional materials like nylon stockings to push the boundaries of traditional sculpture and engage viewers in new ways. - **Textile:** The textile industry can find innovative ways to repurpose materials like nylon stockings, opening up avenues for sustainable and creative product development. - **Museum:** Museums and exhibition spaces can incorporate unconventional sculptures made from materials like nylon stockings to provide visitors with unique and thought-provoking experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Nylon Tights-Transformed Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tights-to-tables.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md)