# Unusual Religious Iconography 10 Pieces of Subverted Jesus Artwork By Alex Covert | Published 2008-12-21 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-pieces-of-odd-jesus-inspired-art References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/alexcovert) Christmas is almost here. It means a lot of things to a lot of different people - just as Jesus Christ does (and even religion itself, for that matter). I thought I would explore the many different ways in which Jesus is portrayed in art. Enjoy and good luck in interpreting these. Image Credit: [randomspeak](http://randomspeak.blogspot.com/2007/02/odd-art-yet-another-installment-of-our.html) | [Michael Beckerman](http://www.beckerman-art.com/) | [onestrangemorning](http://onestrangemorning.com/2008/05/tracksuit-jesus/) | [raggedclothcafe](http://raggedclothcafe.com/2007/03/04/weve-all-got-something-to-say/) | [fmft](http://www.fmft.net/archives/002624.html) | [soulgraffitibook](http://www.soulgraffitibook.com/2008/01/16/chapter-15-enter-the-jesus-dojo/) | [superflat](http://superflat.typepad.com/nevermindthebricolage/2008/06/strange-trinity.html) | [markshea](http://www.markshea.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html#5953862965104382658) | [thebizzare](http://thebizzare.com/funny/jesus-probably-rode-dinosaurs/) | [funatiq](http://www.funatiq.com/simply-funny/funniest-mcdonalds-pictures/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Religious Artistic Subversion:** Opportunity to create subversive religious artwork that challenges traditional representations of religious figures - **Religious Iconography Reimagining:** Opportunity to re-imagine religious iconography in a way that speaks to modern audiences, while still respecting the traditional beliefs behind the art - **Religious Artistic Interpretation:** Opportunity to create artwork that explores new interpretations and meanings of religious figures and symbols ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists and galleries can push boundaries and explore new expressions of religious iconography - **Religion and Spirituality:** Religious institutions and organizations can use these subversive artworks as a way to start discussions and explore new meanings of traditional religious figures and symbols - **Fashion and Merchandise:** Brands can incorporate these subversive religious artworks into clothing and merchandise, tapping into the trend of religious-inspired fashion ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [NFT Ornament Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-ornament.md) - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Artful Holiday Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Religious Mascot Official Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luce.md) - [Archival Pigment Art Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallax.md)