# Shrunken Body Sculptures The Artwork of Thomas Lerooy is Extreme By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-05-01 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-lerooy References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=11627) & [galerierodolphejanssen](http://www.galerierodolphejanssen.com/NEW2008/exhibitions_works.php?date=090213) Your head won’t drop when you get a view of Thomas Lerooy’s artwork. Thomas Lerooy is artist and [sculptor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series) that enjoys playing with proportion. Finding inspiration from [caricature art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), where the head is heavily exaggerated, Thomas Lerooy takes that premise and runs with it. Lerooy's artwork is like a series of [3D caricature sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust), except for the fact that the characters cannot even hold their head up. These heads are so gigantic that their little bodies have to drag or push them around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 40% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gigantic Head Sculptures:** Creating sculptures with exaggeratedly large heads presents opportunities to explore the concept of proportion and challenge traditional ideas of balance. - **Extreme Caricature Art:** Incorporating caricature art into sculptures allows for the expression of exaggerated features and a playful approach to representing the human form. - **Drag-and-push Sculpture Technique:** Exploring the use of unconventional techniques such as requiring the body to drag or push a large head opens up possibilities for unique and attention-grabbing sculptures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists can experiment with the concept of proportion and balance, pushing the boundaries of traditional sculpture techniques. - **Entertainment and Theme Parks:** The use of extreme caricature sculptures can enhance the immersive experience in theme parks and entertainment venues, providing visitors with a unique and memorable encounter. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Designers can draw inspiration from exaggerated head sculptures to create bold and unconventional accessories that challenge traditional notions of beauty and form. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Big-Headed Sculpture Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-pots.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Peace-Centric Oversized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-head.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md)