# Iconic Inflatable Dolls Sydney Phillips Hardin Paints Iconic Women as Inflatable Dolls By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-11 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-phillips-hardin References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2010/11/18/sydney-phillips-hardin/) & [giantvagina](http://www.giantvagina.com/) Sydney Phillips Hardin draws upon symbols of feminine sexuality and portrays them as [inflatable dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder) that are not blown up. For the series, Sydney Phillips Hardin depicts Sarah Palin, Madonna, and the infamous painting by Botticelli of Venus on a half shell. For the Sarah Palin and Madonna pieces, the artist depicted the icons against familiar backdrops; an American flag for the former and Mary with an inflatable baby in her arms for the latter. The paintings are a bold and a satirical representation of the sexuality of these three iconic figures. The works by female artist Sydney Phillips Hardin speak to how [female sexuality is packaged](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) by media outlets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Satirical Art:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating satirical art that challenges societal norms and critiques popular culture icons. - **Reimagining Femininity:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining and deconstructing traditional representations of femininity through art. - **Social Commentary:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in using art as a medium for social commentary and critique of media's packaging of female sexuality. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can explore disruptive innovation by promoting and supporting satirical art that challenges mainstream representations. - **Gender Studies:** The gender studies industry can engage in disruptive innovation by using reimagined representations of femininity as a tool for questioning and analyzing societal constructs. - **Media and Advertising:** The media and advertising industry can embrace disruptive innovation by reflecting on and critically examining how female sexuality is portrayed and packaged. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Inspiring Role Model Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-role-models.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md)