# Gangster Hand Sculptures The 'Throw 'Em Up' Series is Deceivingly White-Washed By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throw-em-up References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2010/08/11/throw-em-up/) & [danaweiser](http://www.danaweiser.com/galleries/sculpture/throw-em-up#7) Who knew gangster hand signals could be art? 'Throw 'Em Up' proves that this is in fact the case. Simple, direct and without the territorial, emotional drive that is usually behind such hand signs, it is an interesting subject to undertake. Created by Dana Park Weiser, the 'Throw 'Em Up' [sculpture collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) is made out of [plaster, steel and white paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition). It is comprised of four pieces: Crip, LA, Westside, Blood, I've had Enough, and Echo Park. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gangster Hand Art:** Exploring the artistic potential of gangster hand signals opens up opportunities for creative expression and cultural commentary. - **Decontextualized Symbols:** Removing the territorial and emotional associations from hand signs allows for reinterpretation and disruption of established meanings. - **Intersection of Street Culture and Fine Art:** Bringing urban street culture into the realm of fine art presents opportunities for hybridization and collaboration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** The 'Throw 'Em Up' series showcases how traditional fine art can be infused with the aesthetics and symbolism of street culture. - **Cultural Commentary:** Using gangster hand signals as a medium for artistic expression opens up opportunities for social and cultural commentary in various creative industries. - **Art Education:** Exploring the artistic potential of unconventional symbols like gangster hand signals can inspire new approaches and perspectives in art education. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Sculptural Bong Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bong.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md)