# Maggot-Infested Collages Dutch Artist Chantal Rens Creates Bizarre Works of Art By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-07-30 | Updated 2010-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chantal-rens References: [bumbumbum.me](http://bumbumbum.me/2010/07/30/chantal-rens-collages/) & [chantalrens.blogspot](http://chantalrens.blogspot.com/) The first image of the gallery is sure to leave your skin crawling; there’s no doubt that the [collages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) of Dutch artist Chantal Rens are bizarre. Each one takes on a whole new life as she creates these [surreal images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), almost intentionally to evoke disgust or bewilderment. Some featured shots include a woman’s back infested with [something resembling maggots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu), another has a man’s face replaced by a dog's, and even headless tourists are thrown into the mix. Be sure to check out the gallery for more intense imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unconventional and unsettling works that challenge traditional notions of beauty and provoke emotional responses. - **Shock Value:** Potential for artists to use shocking and disturbing imagery to grab attention and leave a lasting impact on viewers. - **Visual Disruption:** The use of surprising and unconventional visuals in art to disrupt the viewer's expectations and challenge their perception of reality. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists specializing in unconventional and provocative art have the opportunity to attract a niche audience and stand out in the crowded art market. - **Experiential Marketing:** Brands can incorporate shockingly bizarre visuals in their marketing campaigns to create memorable and shareable experiences that capture consumers' attention. - **Film and Television:** Filmmakers and creators have the chance to push the boundaries of storytelling and aesthetics by incorporating surreal and disturbing elements into their works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)