# Marvellous Mouse Skull Art The Alastair Mackie Alternative Taxidermy Exhibit Offers New Life By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-08-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-mackie-alternative-taxidermy References: [dontpaniconline](http://www.dontpaniconline.com/magazine/arts/alastair-mackie) & [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/08/01/alastair-mackies-alternative-taxidermy-art/) The Alastair Mackie Alternative Taxidermy exhibit is like walking through a room full of corpses brought back to life. Using things like mouse skulls and [wasp heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring), the artist creates elegant pieces of art that will amaze and astound you. My favorite is definitely the sphere created out of mouse skulls. I can imagine that from a distance it would look like a globe composed with the utmost detail, but a closer inspection reveals the tiny skulls of each mouse. Stunning but somewhat unsettling, the Alastair Mackie Alternative Taxidermy exhibit is a sight to be seen. **Implications** - Consumers are attracted to products that will shock them. Items that take on [unconventionality appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-miami-2024) to shoppers who want to experience something new. Companies could focus on creating more designs that strive to be different in order to attract more attention on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Alternative Taxidermy Art:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials in taxidermy art presents opportunities for artists to create unique and thought-provoking pieces. - **Unconventional Materials in Art:** The use of unexpected materials, such as mouse skulls and wasp heads, in art installations offers innovative ways for artists to push creative boundaries. - **Shock Value in Art:** Art that elicits strong reactions and challenges traditional norms can capture the attention and interest of consumers looking for new and exciting experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the use of unconventional materials to create disruptive and thought-provoking art installations. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate alternative taxidermy art pieces as unique and conversation-starting decor elements for consumers seeking distinctive and bold design choices. - **Museum and Exhibition:** Museums and exhibitions can feature alternative taxidermy exhibits to offer visitors a chance to engage with provocative and unconventional art forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baroque-Style PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornamental-msi-mouse.md) - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Mycellium Material Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelium-muse.md)