# Cruelty-Free Taxidermy This Artist Creates Realistic Taxidermy from Recycled Upholstery By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crueltyfree-taxidermy References: [good.is](https://www.good.is/articles/faux-taxidermy-artist-cruelty-free) & [littlestagstudio](http://www.littlestagstudio.com/) Kelly Rene Jelinek of [Little Stag Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs) is known for creating cruelty-free taxidermy out of [upcycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures). While animal-inspired decor is nothing new, this artist provides a more eco-friendly option for those who would prefer not to have a real creature mounted on their wall. Jelinek's work consists of mounted heads and full-bodied animal sculptures made entirely out of recycled upholstery. Jelinek mainly relies of old cloth from flea markets and pieces of vintage coats to make the life-like animals. By expertly combining these materials, Jelinek is able to give each sculpture a fresh and contemporary look. As Jelinek explains, "the twist of taking something traditional and perhaps nostalgic—taxidermy and upholstery—and combining them together is what makes them interesting and appealing." Jelinek cruelty-free taxidermy is indicative of a larger shift towards products that are eco-friendly and less harmful to the environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Taxidermy:** Creating realistic taxidermy using upcycled materials presents an opportunity for ecologically conscious consumers. - **Recycled Upholstery Art:** Using old cloth and vintage coats to create life-like animal sculptures offers a unique and sustainable form of artistic expression. - **Contemporary Animal Decor:** Combining traditional taxidermy and upholstery techniques creates a fresh and appealing aesthetic for animal-inspired home decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the use of recycled upholstery materials to create eco-friendly taxidermy and unique sculptures. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the demand for contemporary animal-inspired decor made with sustainable materials. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can promote and support the creation of cruelty-free taxidermy as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional taxidermy methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eps-expanded-polystyrene-serie.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Faux Fur Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Design Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi.md) - [Mushroom Leather Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-leather-seating.md)