# Gory Body Illustrations 'Beautiful Surgery' by Rosario Ruiz Strives to Show Perfection By Allison Love | Published 2010-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-surgery References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Beautiful-Surgery/595815) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/rosario_ruiz) 'Beautiful Surgery' by Rosario Ruiz is an interesting collection of illustrations that features models with [bandages and blood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid) across their bodies. The images seem like an attempt to convey the impossibilities of becoming society's [ideal of beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic), and the various aspects of the body that people try to alter. I love the simplicity and the gory but beautiful images in 'Beautiful Surgery' -- not only are they passionate, they showcase a different side to the [fashion industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) and through artistic means. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 66% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Body Image Redefinition:** The trend of 'Beautiful Surgery' illustrations highlights the need to challenge society's ideal of beauty and embrace diverse body types. - **Artistic Exploration:** 'Beautiful Surgery' taps into the trend of using art as a means to provoke thought and spark conversations about societal expectations. - **Beauty Industry Critique:** The illustrations in 'Beautiful Surgery' present an opportunity for the beauty industry to reflect on the potential negative impact of unattainable beauty standards. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate the thought-provoking concepts from 'Beautiful Surgery' to advocate for body positivity and inclusivity. - **Art:** Artists can draw inspiration from 'Beautiful Surgery' to explore unconventional ideas of beauty and challenge societal norms through their work. - **Beauty:** 'Beautiful Surgery' offers an opportunity for the beauty industry to shift towards more inclusive and body-positive advertising campaigns and product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)