# Masked Bunny Sculptures Artwork by Darla Jackson is Darkly Endearing By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darla-jackson References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/alfalfalovesme?ref=seller_info) & [DARLAJACKSONSCULPTURE.COM](http://DARLAJACKSONSCULPTURE.COM/news.html) These Darla Jackson animal sculptures are deeply emotional. The Philadelphia-based artist comments on her work, "My sculpture is an exploration of the human psyche in which I strive to show duality of emotions." To achieve this complex expression of emotion, the artist combines and juxtaposes [identifiable objects with more abstract ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). There is a heavy use of symbolism. The bunny rabbit is generally thought of as a coy, shy animal. When masked with an [edgy, fear-inducing mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears), the message becomes intensely different. Cute aesthetics mixed with dark accessories and harsh body language causes a strong curiosity and sense of mystery. The bunnies are featured wearing crow masks or bandaging. With such suggestive titles as 'It Started at a Young Age' and 'What Are you Afraid Of,' the series of [gypsum cement bunnies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) is mournfully nostalgic and bittersweet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emotional Sculptures:** Exploring duality of emotions through identifiable objects and abstract ideas in sculptures. - **Mixing Aesthetics:** Combining different and contrasting aesthetics creates a strong sense of curiosity and mystery. - **Symbolic Artwork:** Using heavily weighted symbolism to convey complex emotions in artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to experiment with recognizable symbols and emotive sculpture techniques. - **Interior Design:** Sculptures that mix contrasting aesthetics can be incorporated into interior design for emotional appeal. - **Fashion:** Using symbols and mixed aesthetics in fashion design can create a curiosity in clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Painterly Chocolate Bunny Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-chocolate-bunnies.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Soup-Themed Bunny Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-2.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md)