# Animalistic Human Hybrids Caitlin Hackett Explores the Relationship Between Man and Beast By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caitlin-hackett References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/news/caitlin-hackett-and-her-mythical-creatures.aspx) & [caitlinhackettrbonmade](http://caitlinhackett.carbonmade.com/) Although it's pretty darn evident that the human species dominates over all other life-forms on the planet, Brooklyn-based artist Caitlin Hackett explores the idea of "human denial of our animal nature." Through beautiful yet disturbing depictions of [human/animal hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-generator), she takes quite the literal approach to the topic. Dubbing her art form as '[contemporary mythology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima),' Caitlin Hackett's intricate creations "create a language that speaks about the [human animal relationship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life) and the natural and unnatural elements of it," according to the artist herself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Human-animal Hybrids:** Exploring the intersection of humanity and the animal kingdom offers opportunities for new forms of art and storytelling. - **Contemporary Mythology:** Reimagining traditional mythologies through a modern lens can inspire fresh perspectives on age-old concepts. - **Cognitive Dissonance:** Challenging the commonly held belief that humans are separate from the rest of the animal kingdom can offer opportunities for self-reflection and growth. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art world can benefit from exploring new forms of expression that blur the line between human and animal. - **Entertainment and Media:** Incorporating human-animal hybrids into movies, TV shows, and video games can provide a new niche for sci-fi and fantasy content. - **Philosophy and Psychology:** Using human-animal hybrids as a metaphor for the complexities of the human psyche and behavior can bring new insights to these fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md) - [Evolving Hybrid Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-one.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)