# Sugary Insect Paintings Aubrey Learner Scintillates Our Senses with Images of Bugs and Candy By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugs-and-candy References: [lustik.tumblr](http://lustik.tumblr.com/post/50241860978/kandiland-aubrey-learner) & [aubreylearner](http://aubreylearner.com) In her highly feminized paintings, artist Aubrey Learner creates curious assemblies of jewels, bugs and candy that give her artwork a delightfully creepy appeal. The artist's intense attention to detail makes it seem as though armies of tiny ants and swarms of [beautiful butterflies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) have artfully arranged themselves on her canvases amid [sparkling gems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) and [cellophane-wrapped sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-lemons-x-magnolia-bakery). The slightly macabre feeling that comes with dead insects only enhances the sugary girlishness of the pretty pink bows and intricately patterned corsets. This painting collection is perfect for the woman who has a wicked fascination for bugs but would never admit it. Aubrey Learner indulges in the gross, yet also intriguing interactions of gems, bugs and candy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 5% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Girly Macabre:** Creating art that combines unlikely or creepy elements with traditionally feminine imagery. - **Obsessive Detail:** Using meticulous attention to detail to create intricate and visually compelling art. - **Unexpected Material Combination:** Combining unexpected materials in art to create intriguing and visually striking pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Arts:** There is potential for disruption in the fine arts industry through the use of unconventional and visually compelling materials. - **Fashion:** These types of paintings could inspire a trend in fashion that combines traditionally feminine elements with darker or unexpected materials. - **Home Decor:** The unique combination of materials and visual elements could spur innovation in home decor through one-of-a-kind, handmade works of art that incorporate unconventional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Edible Insect Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-infested-pops.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md)