Trend Hunter has featured various forms of taxidermy as art, but these pieces are, in my opinion, among the best. They come from American artists Elizabeth McGrath, whose entire portfolio has a haunted and eerie feel.
They could not be more up my street. I have featured pieces from the Incurable Disorder gallery for this post. I love the old, nautical look, with antlers being used to hoist sails, bodies of animals used like cruise liners and deer inked with navy-style tattoos.
Nautical Taxidermy Fusions
Mounted Animal Sculptures With an Ocean Theme by Elizabeth McGrath
Trend Themes
1. Nautical Taxidermy - Opportunity for artists to create unique and visually striking art pieces by combining taxidermy with nautical elements.
2. Haunted Art - Potential for artists to tap into the eerie and mysterious aesthetic in their artwork, creating a niche market for haunted-inspired pieces.
3. Animal Sculptures - Demand for artists skilled in creating realistic animal sculptures that can be used as decorative pieces or statement artwork.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry has an opportunity to showcase and promote nautical taxidermy and haunted art, attracting collectors and art enthusiasts.
2. Home Decor - Nautical taxidermy and animal sculptures offer a unique and captivating option for home decor, allowing the industry to cater to customers seeking unconventional pieces.
3. Tattoo - The tattoo industry can explore collaborations with artists to incorporate navy-style tattoos on taxidermy pieces, offering customers a distinctive and innovative form of body art.