# Shocktography Grotesque Animal Organ Portraits By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-offal-art-grotesque-animal-organ-photography References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/4429/sarah-jane-lynagh.html) & [sarahjanelynagh](http://www.sarahjanelynagh.com/) The shock value of photographer Sarah-Jane Lynagh's work is off the scale! I can barely cope with cutting up liver to feed to my fussy cat let alone smothering my face with an [animal organ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs). Using unconventional materials such as offal and other dead animals parts as [shocking photographic props](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1), Lynagh attempts to explore themes of sexuality, death, loss, identity, abjection, and the [monstrous feminine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks). All I can say is thank goodness these images aren't too bloody. **Implications** - The work of the artist here is without a doubt that of subversion by turning the body inside out; this shocktography makes meat an attachment to the outer body. This is really some interesting photography. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shocktography:** The trend of using unconventional and shocking materials in photography to explore provocative themes of identity, sexuality, and the monstrous feminine. - **Organic Art:** The trend of creating art using unconventional and organic materials such as animal organs and parts. - **Subversive Imagery:** The trend of creating visually provocative and unsettling imagery with the use of unconventional materials and methods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Photography:** This trend presents a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and photographers to explore new and daring ways of expressing themselves. - **Fashion and Design:** This trend can inspire designers and fashion enthusiasts to use organic and unconventional materials in creating unique fashion pieces. - **Advertising and Marketing:** This trend offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for advertisers to create visually shocking campaigns that will captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropocene-museum.md)