# Skeletal Chair Sculptures Body by Karen Ryan is a Corpse-Like Installation By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-karen-ryan References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12821/karen-ryan-body.html) & [bykarenryan](http://www.bykarenryan.co.uk/) 'Body' is a fascinating art installation by British designer Karen Ryan. Like most of Ryan's other art pieces, Body is made out of recycled objects; in this case, she used discarded chair frames to create sculptures that resemble the skeletal remains of a dead body. The different skeletons were set up in alleyways and abandoned fields to make them look like they're all that's left of murdered people. Check out Body by Karen Ryan in the gallery above; it's freaky furniture art at its best. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12821/karen-ryan-body.html), [bykarenryan](http://www.bykarenryan.co.uk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Art:** Using discarded objects to create art installations and sculptures, such as Body by Karen Ryan, offers sustainable and eco-friendly opportunities for artistic expression. - **Dark and Eerie Aesthetics:** Karen Ryan's Body installation reflects a growing trend towards the use of dark, unsettling themes and imagery in art and design. - **Shock Value Installations:** Art installations like Body by Karen Ryan that are designed to shock and provoke viewers offer opportunities for brands and organizations looking to create memorable, attention-grabbing experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can incorporate sustainable practices and utilize discarded objects to create unique sculptures and art installations as demonstrated in Karen Ryan's Body work. - **Interior Design:** Karen Ryan's Body installation offers inspiration for designers looking to create unconventional and unique furniture and decor pieces. - **Event Planning:** For event planners looking to create immersive and memorable experiences, installations like Body by Karen Ryan can provide inspiration for creating truly unique and unforgettable events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Skeletally Inspired Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaise-espinhal.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Anatomical Lounge Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/himalaya-pelvis-chair.md) - [Sprouting Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-chair-on-grass.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Anime-Themed Sculptural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-series.md) - [Anatomically Inspired Geometric Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boyd-works.md)