Although they may be extremely realistic and detailed, these 'Welcome Home Baby' prints are not photos of real newborn babies. Instead, these eerie infants are simple sculptures.
Created by Catherine Leutenegger, 'Welcome Home Baby' is as cute as it is disturbing. Made out of vinyl and silicone, these realistic replicas even have a heartbeat, which is powered by two 1.5 volt alkaline batteries. They will be exhibited at La Galerie in Geneva.
Eerie Infant Sculptures
The Catherine Leutenegger 'Welcome Home Baby' Series is Disturbing
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Infant Replicas - The trend of creating eerily realistic sculptures of infants opens up opportunities for artists and designers to explore the boundaries of realism and provocation in their work.
2. Elevating Realism in Art - The trend of creating hyperrealistic sculptures like the 'Welcome Home Baby' series challenges artists to push the limits of their craftsmanship, blurring the line between reality and art.
3. Emotional Response in Art - The trend of using unsettling and disturbing art, such as the 'Welcome Home Baby' series, aims to evoke strong emotional responses and challenge viewers' comfort zones.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - The art and sculpture industry can leverage the trend of creating hyperrealistic infant replicas to attract attention and push boundaries in the field.
2. Special Effects and Film Industry - The film and special effects industry can explore the trend of hyperrealistic sculptures to create lifelike props and characters for movies, enhancing the viewer's immersive experience.
3. Reborn Doll Market - The reborn doll industry can incorporate the trend of creating eerily realistic infant replicas to offer collectors lifelike dolls that are indistinguishable from real babies, catering to niche markets.