# Tentacled Victorian Illustrations Dan Hillier Replaces People's Appendages with Squid Limbs By Jason Soy | Published 2012-03-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dan-hillier1 References: [artforadults.tumblr](http://artforadults.tumblr.com/post/18833997409/thisbeautifulwreckage-by-dan-hillier) & [danhillier](http://www.danhillier.com/) If you thought [eating calamari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-squid-snack) was gross, you probably don’t have the stomach for these Dan Hillier illustrations. The talented artist has crafted a collection of bizarre images using old Victorian renderings and adding in tentacle appendages where people’s hands, arms and legs should be. The concept literally qualifies as a nightmare for most people, but these depictions are so overwhelmingly intriguing that viewers can’t help by sift through Hillier’s impressive portfolio in its entirety. Dan Hillier alters [Victorian drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-on-a-hill) using a dip-nib pen. Often times, the changes he makes are so seamless, you’d think the images were the original artists’ intended work. It’s this kind of brilliant execution, coupled with a wild imagination, that has garnered Hillier [solo and group shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) in London, Paris, New York and Turin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Victorian-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to blend traditional art styles with contemporary elements, creating unique and intriguing visuals. - **Body Modification Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine different art forms, such as illustration and sculpture, to create visually arresting pieces that challenge conventional ideas of the human body. - **Dark Surrealism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional art genres to create thought-provoking and unsettling artworks that captivate viewers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace new mediums and techniques to create unique and immersive artistic experiences for audiences. - **Graphic Design and Illustration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with combining traditional and digital illustration techniques to create visually striking and evocative imagery. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide a platform for emerging artists who challenge traditional artistic norms and spark conversations through their unconventional and provocative artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Textural Octopus Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revo-foods.md)