# Creepy Outdoor Art The Hills of Anger by Theo Mercier is Quite the Sight for Those Passing by By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theo-mercier2 References: [wewastetime.wordpress](http://wewastetime.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/les-collines-de-la-colere/) & [artfacts.net](http://www.artfacts.net/fr/artiste/teo-mercier-155219/ligne-directrice.html) Artist Theo Mercier debuted one of his latest projects at the Square du Temple in Paris over the recent summer. These interesting [art installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures) are known Les Collines de la Colère (or Hills of Anger in English). The project by Theo Mercier fits its name well as the mounds peer threateningly at unassuming people passing through the park. It is certainly a one-of-a-kind [outdoor exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) worth seeing. **Implications** - Humor is one of the most effective ways for a business to portray itself as approachable and worthy of consumer investments. A simple way to showcase oneself as humorous is by giving everyday or commonly used objects [human qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog). In doing so, a business demonstrates its ability to entertain and provides consumers with a sense of familiarity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 59% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Outdoor Art Installations:** The rise of large-scale outdoor art installations provides opportunities for businesses to collaborate with artists and create unique marketing experiences. - **Humorous Branding:** Businesses can use humor and personification of everyday objects to build a more approachable and entertaining brand image. - **Interactive Public Art:** The trend of interactive public art allows businesses to engage with their audience in new and innovative ways, creating memorable experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can capitalize on the increased demand for large-scale outdoor installations and collaborate with businesses to showcase their creativity. - **Marketing:** Businesses in the marketing industry can offer their expertise in creating humorous and interactive branding campaigns for clients. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate outdoor art installations to enhance the guest experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Warped Georgian Townhouse Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Interactive Mountain Oracles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispering-mountains.md) - [UK-Based Modern Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relics-in-the-landscape.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blowup-art-the-hague.md)