# Disturbing LEGO Artworks Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark by Mike Doyle Explores the Darker Side of the Toys By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-lego References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/09/beautiful-lego-2-mike-doyle/) & [mikedoylesnap.blogspot](http://mikedoylesnap.blogspot.ca/) Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark is the title of the latest book by LEGO artist and author Mike Doyle. The highly anticipated sequel to previous publication, [Beautiful LEGO](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-victorian-house), it will be chock full of gorgeous pictures, some essays and an overall minimal aesthetic that is often associated with art books. And that is exactly what it is filled with: works of art. Taking on a darker turn, however, Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark boasts 325 pages of [LEGO creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-exhibition) organized into chapters such as Creepy Crawlers, Evil Attunement, Dark Towers, Indulgences, Pits of Fire, and Riot Girls. With a more specific curated theme, the ideology behind Beautiful LEGO 2: Dark is much easier to determine. Yet at the end of the day, people will simply appreciate the [sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalegoidoscope) for what they are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **LEGO Artworks:** There is an opportunity for artists to explore the darker side of LEGO and create unique works of art. - **Curated Lego Sculptures:** Creating LEGO sculptures that fit a specific theme presents an opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity. - **Minimalistic Art Books:** There is potential for more art books to adopt a minimalistic style to showcase art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** There presents an opportunity for artists to use LEGOs as a medium to create art. - **Publishing:** There is potential for publishers to create more art books with a minimalistic design. - **Entertainment:** LEGO art could be incorporated in TV shows and movies to appeal to a wide audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Modular Puzzle Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkham-asylum-set.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Block Puzzled Book Nooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-book-nook.md) - [Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/31210-modern-art-set.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Building Block Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-brick.md)