# Intricate Steampunk Insects Gaby Wormann's Bio Bugs are Strangely Beautiful By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-bugs References: [thecreatorsproject.vice](http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/lightning-bugs-artist-hatches-steampunk-insects-with-mechanical-gears) & [mecre.ch](http://www.mecre.ch/) Germany-based Gaby Wormann fuses mechanics with tarantulas in her bio bug art project. She attempts to imagine a world where the organic and the mechanic are brought together as one. She calls her creatures "MeCre," short for mechanical creatures, and describes them as "fictitious [bio-mechanical exo-prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohybrid)." With a passion for [taxidermy insects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1), this artist enjoys adding mechanical pieces from Swiss watches, clocks and other metallic adornments onto dead beetles, spiders, dragonflies, and more. The resulting creatures are futuristic-looking hybrids and resemble aspects of [steampunk culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware). The creatures blur the lines between organic and mechanical. This art project breaks down the dividing line between living creature and machine. The artist believes that both worlds co-exist in the creative process, and that these creatures are "grotesque dwellers in [her] own Utopia of modern times." She was inspired by surrealist artists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bio-mechanical Fusion:** Exploring the combination of organic and mechanical elements, creating futuristic hybrids. - **Steampunk Art:** Blurring the lines between retro-futuristic aesthetics and mechanical insect sculptures. - **Creative Taxidermy:** Incorporating mechanical components into traditional taxidermy, pushing the boundaries of art and design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists to experiment with combining different materials and techniques to create innovative and visually striking artwork. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Potential for incorporating steampunk-inspired designs and motifs into clothing, jewelry, and accessories. - **Home Decor:** Possibilities for creating unique and ornamental pieces that combine organic and mechanical elements to enhance interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md)