# Human Skin Rugs Chrissy Conant Creation Mimicks her Relationship with Parents By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrissy-conant References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/human-skin-rug-the-most-disturbing-rug-ever/) & [saatchi-gallery](http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/yourgallery/artist_profile/Chrissy) The human rug resembles the [animal fur rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug-design) (the ones that mostly belong on the floor of a pimp’s living room) and has a personal connection with the artist, Chrissy Conant. The [human skin rug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-talk) looks like a flattened person sprawled out on a floor, with its head still intact and screaming in vain. Chrissy Conant says this [bizarre rug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii) is a reflection of her relationship with her parents. The rug itself is actually quite disturbing and, when combined with the influences behind it, this definitely seems like a case for Dr. Phil. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artificial Human Creations:** Exploring the creation of artistic pieces that mimic human features, such as human skin rugs, is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art industry. - **Reflective Personal Art:** Creating artworks based on personal experiences and relationships, like Chrissy Conant's human skin rug, opens up opportunities for emotional connections with audiences. - **Controversial Artistic Expression:** Pushing the boundaries of acceptable art forms, such as the human skin rug, can create disruptive discussions and challenge societal norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can adopt the concept of artificial human creations to create thought-provoking and emotion-stirring artworks. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the use of unconventional materials, like human skin rugs, to bring unique and controversial design elements into living spaces. - **Psychology and Therapy:** Psychology and therapy professionals can utilize controversial artworks, such as the human skin rug, as a means of sparking therapeutic discussions and exploring the human psyche. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Tufted Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floordrobe.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Pop Culture-Themed Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-world.md) - [Repurposed Runway-Style Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-4.md) - [Plush Sandwich Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-rug.md) - [Desert-Inspired Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Luxe Tiger Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-emotions-3.md) - [Drought-Awareness Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dryland-rug.md)