# Visionary Lady-Part Art The Sculptures in Jamie McCartney Great Wall of Vaginas Are One of a Kind By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-08 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-wall-of-vaginas References: [curatedmag](http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2011/05/04/jamie-mccartneys-great-wall-of-vaginas/) & [brightonbodycasting](http://www.brightonbodycasting.com/design-a-vagina.php) The Great Wall of Vaginas is a 30-foot-long structure that broadcasts the [molds of 400 different vaginas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice). The Great Wall of Vaginas represents a diverse collection of different women including mothers, daughters, twins, lesbians and pregnant women, falling anywhere between the ages of 18 to 76. While the wall leaves little to the imagination, McCartney hopes to raise awareness regarding the reality of genital mutilation in Third World countries. His main goal was to represent the beauty and individuality of women everywhere. Notwithstanding the artist's alternative intentions, the wall recently awarded the [Erotic Signature Sculpture Prize](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen). The Great Wall of Vaginas took McCarntey over five years to complete and can be viewed at the [Brighton Festival Fringe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibit-columbus) in England throughout May. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Representation of Diversity:** Opportunity for artists to create thought-provoking sculptures that represent the beauty and individuality of various groups of people. - **Raising Awareness Through Controversial Art:** Innovative artists can utilize controversial art installations to raise awareness about important social issues, such as genital mutilation in Third World countries. - **Recognition for Taboo Art:** The awarding of the Erotic Signature Sculpture Prize to the Great Wall of Vaginas opens up opportunities for artists to gain recognition for their provocative and boundary-pushing work. ### Where This Applies - **Visual Art:** Visual artists can explore new mediums and techniques to create controversial and impactful artworks. - **Social Activism:** Activists can leverage the power of art to raise awareness about pressing social issues and facilitate conversations for change. - **Event and Festival Management:** Event organizers and festival curators can support and showcase controversial art installations that stimulate discussion and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architectural Wall Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall.md) - [Women-Focused Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers.md) - [Cross-Cultural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-goddess-of-the-three-realms.md) - [Women Health Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wapping-paper.md) - [Women-Celebrating NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-collection.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-positiv-health.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md)