# Surrealist Crying Candles These Decorative Canles Blend Whimsical Characters with Macabre Imagery By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crying-candles References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/8/crying-candles-the-jacks-korea-kickstarter) & [thejacks.co.kr](http://thejacks.co.kr/) Home decor is a reflection of one's personality and these crying candles are a playful yet morbid trinket to add to any household. Based out of Korea, 'The Jacks' released this collection of candles that are shaped to create a visual effect when melting. The company was founded by a group of friends from [Hongik University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aion) in Seoul, South Korea who eventually used [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lamps) to fund production of their product. The candle itself is placed in a holder that is shaped as a deer, skull or rabbit -- the candles include antler, brain or ear accents. When lit, the objects melt through their eyes, creating a crying effect that is enhanced with their [ceramic candle holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder). These crying candles use playful colors and shapes to quickly turn fun elements into frightening imagery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Whimsical-macabre Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create products that merge playful and morbid elements. - **Visual-effect Candles:** Opportunity for companies to create candles that produce unique visual effects when melting. - **Crowdfunding for New Brands:** Opportunity for startups to leverage crowdfunding platforms to fund the production of new products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate whimsical and macabre elements into their product lines. - **Candle-making:** The candle-making industry can create new products that produce unique visual effects when melting. - **Crowdfunding:** Crowdfunding platforms provide an opportunity for startups to fund their innovative product ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Pastel Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goober-candle.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Exquisite Time Lapse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xl-porcelain-candles.md) - [Sculpted Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastel-palette.md) - [Playful Holiday Candle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-candle-collection.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfumato-candle.md)