# Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures Cleon Peterson Delivers The Return Sculptures with Avant Arte By Amy Duong | Published 2022-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/cleon-peterson-the-return-avant-arte) & [avantarte](https://avantarte.com/)  Cleon Peterson works together with [Avant Arte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-edition) on The Return sculptures, which feature two bronze artwork that is inspired by humankind and the [primal past of mankind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-time). The American artist creates a primal horseback rider using a [sleek blackened bronze material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flor-de-bronce). Peterson has talked about humankind's complicated history that ties together from power and corruption, stating that “Images and ideas like this act as a romantic fantasy promising to return people to an idealized past. In my work, I highlight these connections – showing how destructive they can be.” There are two sizes available of The Return as the first iteration sizes at 11.8×13.8×4.3-inches and the larger iteration has ten in total and sizes in 20.9×25.6×8.3-inches Image Credit: Avant Arte, Cleon Peterson ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Primal-themed Artwork:** The increasing demand for primal-themed artwork indicates an opportunity for artists and art dealers to create and market artwork that taps into the primal nostalgia of consumers. - **Bronze Sculptures:** As bronze sculptures become increasingly popular, there is an opportunity for artists and foundries to develop new techniques and methods for creating unique bronze sculptures that stand out in the market. - **Exploring Human History Through Art:** As consumers become more interested in art that explores and unpacks the complexities of human history, there is an opportunity for artists to create thought-provoking works that challenge and engage viewers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artists and Art Dealers:** The growing demand for primal-themed artwork presents an opportunity for artists and art dealers to explore new themes and styles that appeal to consumers. - **Bronze Foundries:** As bronze sculptures become more popular, there is an opportunity for bronze foundries to expand their offerings and develop new techniques that set them apart from competitors. - **Art Education Programs:** As consumers become more interested in art that explores complex historical themes, there is an opportunity for art education programs to incorporate more history and sociology into their curriculum, preparing a new generation of artists to create engaging and thought-provoking works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Monochromatic Bronze Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evgen-copi-gorisek.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Artful Bronze Horse Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deborah-butterfield-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Afro-Futuristic Marble Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia.md) - [Avant-Garde Sculptural Editions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-edition.md)