# Bizarre Feminine Ritual Art Jessica Ledwich's Surreal Series Depicts Strange Beauty Rituals By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-rituals References: [lustik.tumblr](http://lustik.tumblr.com/post/69269206341/the-fanciful-monstrous-feminine-jessica) & [jessicaledwich](http://www.jessicaledwich.com/monstrous-feminine.html) ‘The Fanciful, Monstrous Feminine’ by Jessica Ledwich is a [feminist art series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers) that depicts strange, [surreal beauty rituals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) illustrating the concept of the “monstrous feminine.” This term describes the notion that femininity itself is monstrous, because throughout history, the bodies of women have been represented as a threatening form of sexuality. Ledwich’s series shows these dangers in scenarios where the pointed heel of a shoe has been replaced with a blood-covered blade, or a scene where individual fingers with a well-manicured set of red nails have been removed digitally and replaced with tools from a manicure set. Each image is more bizarre than the next, but Ledwich effectively communicates some of the strange rituals that have become associated with femininity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Feminist Art Movement:** Expanding the growth and reach of gender equality through art. - **Surrealist Art:** Exploring the boundaries of reality by highlighting its irrationality and absurdity. - **Subversive Imagery:** Challenging societal norms by creating visual narratives that provoke thought. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art & Design Industry:** Exploring new ways to use subversive imagery to create social impacts. - **Fashion Industry:** Incorporating feminist art perspectives and values into designs. - **Beauty Industry:** Influencing industry trends and challenges using feminist art perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-dentro.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Visually Morphing Muses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitchy-bitches.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md)