# Steampunk Roadkill Art Amanda's Autopsies Creates Art from Dead Critters By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amanda-s-autopsies References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/steampunk-taxidermy/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Amandas_Autopsies) I can only imagine how active an imagination the artist behind Amanda's Autopsies has. Whereas most people see [dead animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn) as trash, this artist sees them as potential pieces of art. When I say art, I'm talking about intricate and ornate works of [steampunk art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine). Amanda's Autopsies is actually pretty cool once you get past the [initial creepiness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing) of it all. My favorite piece has to be the mouse magician pulling another mouse out of a hat. The irony coupled with the creepiness is almost too much to bear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Art:** The trend of creating steampunk art from unconventional materials can provide opportunities for disruption in the art world by challenging traditional notions of what constitutes fine art. - **Upcycling Roadkill:** The trend of upcycling dead animals can be disruptive by challenging societal perceptions of what is considered valuable and worthy of attention, and by offering creative and sustainable solutions for materials that would otherwise go to waste. - **Anthropomorphic Taxidermy:** The trend of creating anthropomorphic taxidermy art is a disruptive approach to traditional taxidermy methods, and offers an avenue for exploring themes of mortality, morbidity, and the intersection of nature and human culture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry could benefit from disruptive innovation in the form of unconventional materials, such as upcycled roadkill and steampunk-inspired aesthetic, to challenge traditional notions of art and offer new and unique pieces to consumers. - **Taxidermy:** The taxidermy industry could benefit from disruptive innovation in the form of anthropomorphic art, which challenges traditional methods and offers a new perspective on the intersection of nature and human culture. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The trend of upcycling roadkill could offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the sphere of environmental sustainability by transforming waste into usable materials, and encouraging sustainable practices and creative solutions for dealing with refuse. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Car Part-Repurposed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1.md) - [Beetle-Inspired Painted Lugagges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amanda-wachob.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md)