# Fallen Animal Photography This Dead Animal Photo Series is Somberly Beautiful By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-animal-photo-series References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/06/natura-morta-colorful-photos-memorialize-dead-animals/) & [ionovagribina.ru](http://www.ionovagribina.ru) There is something utterly beautiful yet somberly sad about this dead animal photo series. Captured by Russian artist Maria Ionova-Gribina, the 'Natura Morta' series shows us resting animals surrounded by an explosion of [vivid and bright flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerlore-collection). The poignant set of images takes on the idea of death and the loss of life in such a sweet and nurturing way by using [vibrant and flamboyantly-colored flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preserved-roses) to set the lifeless corpses in. Considered fine art photography, the dead animal photo series is lush with life, which juxtaposes the fallen creatures. “I found these dead animals during bicycle rides to the sea in the summer. I wanted to find a way to save them for world of art. They were so unprotected. One or two days more and they would be eaten by worms," says the photographer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Death-inspired Art:** There is a trend towards using macabre themes, such as death, in art and photography to challenge traditional views and provoke emotions in viewers. - **Juxtaposing Elements:** A trend has emerged in photography and art where contrasting elements are used to create thought-provoking and visually stunning pieces. - **Eco-conscious Art:** Artists are using sustainable and eco-friendly materials as a trend towards creating art that is both beautiful and environmentally conscious. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Art Photography:** There is an opportunity in fine art photography to use unconventional themes and subjects to challenge traditional views and create unique and emotive pieces. - **Sustainable Materials:** The trend towards eco-conscious artwork presents an opportunity for the use of sustainable materials in the creation of art and photography. - **Nature Conservation:** There is an opportunity for the use of thought-provoking art to bring awareness to conservation efforts and continue a global conversation around issues such as animal welfare and environmental protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Stunning Dried Flower Arrangements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-olivia.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pet Tree Burial Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-pet-tree-burial-kit.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Dark Aesthetic Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness.md) - [Preserved Flower Keepsakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation.md)