# Wooden Beasts 'There's Aliens in Our Midst' by AJ Fosik Features Multi-Eyed Beasts By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aj-fosiks-series-theres-aliens-in-our-midst References: [worldfamousdesignjunkies](http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/color/paint-x-wood-x-nails-x-teeth/) AJ Fosik must have some dark places in his mind (and a way with wood) to come up with these [imaginary creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then). There will be monsters landing in San Francisco at the White Walls Gallery when his series “There’s Aliens in Our Midst” arrives. Every one of his creations is [made entirely of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood), nails and vibrant paint. I love that his creatures also have multiple eyes too. This is some [scary stuff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare)! **Implications** - One surefire way of drawing consumer attention is featuring advertising that contains a strong element of shock or horror. By luring viewers in with the promise of something different, the brand shows a willingness to market outside of the box, establishing itself as an innovator in the minds of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Imaginary Creatures:** Opportunity to create and market products or experiences featuring outlandish and fantastical creatures. - **Wooden Art:** Opportunity to explore and expand the use of wood as a medium for artistic expression. - **Eccentric Advertising:** Opportunity to use shock and horror elements in advertising campaigns to captivate and engage consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can leverage Fosik's wooden creations to create unique and captivating pieces for collectors. - **Design:** Designers can experiment with wood as a material to create innovative and visually striking furniture and home decor products. - **Marketing:** Marketers can incorporate elements of shock and horror in their campaigns to differentiate brands and attract attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md)