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Stunted Body Part Sculptures

The PayneSculptures Fleshlette Series is Simply Grotesque

— December 29, 2012 — Art & Design
Completely gory and grotesque, the PayneSculptures Fleshlette series is not for the feint of heart.

Made using actual pieces of human skin and hair, the sculptures created by Jonathan Payne look like something escaped from the lab of a mad scientist who experiments with mutilating human body parts. Eyeballs peeking out of fleshy folds, human teeth sticking out of a misshaped breast and warty feet with lots of scrunched up toes protruding out of them are just some of the delights that you can look forward to when browsing the PayneSculptures Etsy store. The artist sculpts each piece by hand and then paints them with extreme detail and adds skin and other human detritus to make his creations more realistic.
Trend Themes
1. Grotesque Sculptures - Opportunity for artists and sculptors to push the boundaries of traditional art by creating shocking and disturbing sculptures.
2. Realistic Artistic Creations - Possibility for artists to explore hyperrealism and create artworks that blur the line between reality and fiction with intricate detailing.
3. Controversial Art Forms - Potential for artists to challenge societal norms and provoke thought by creating controversial art forms that elicit strong emotional reactions from viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Artists and sculptors can leverage controversial and grotesque art to attract attention, gain recognition, and create a niche market for their unique creations.
2. Horror and Entertainment - Opportunity for the entertainment industry, especially horror-themed media and events, to collaborate with artists creating grotesque sculptures for immersive experiences and visual storytelling.
3. Medical and Scientific Fields - Potential for medical and scientific researchers to use grotesque sculptures as educational tools to study anatomy, pathology, and the human body, allowing for a more interactive and engaging learning experience.
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