# Mortality-Taunting Art Shows The Death and the Maiden Exhibit Features Hauntingly Beautiful Pieces By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-and-the-maiden References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2012/06/08/death-and-the-maiden-art-s.html) & [deathroq12.blogspot](http://deathroq12.blogspot.ca/) The [Death and the Maiden exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn) on display at Seattle's Roq La Rue is an [eerie depiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) of one's finite time on the Earth and the looming threat of mortality. Based on the Greek myth featuring Persephone and Hades and the theme of a woman in the embrace of a skeleton, the work is haunting and provocative. Featuring [contributions from artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-like-heaven-art-exhibition) such as Travis Louie, Femke Hiemstra and Glenn Barr, each piece in the collection was designed to be unsettling as they each tackle the threat of death head on -- a subject that many tend to ignore or discuss with caution. Every painting depicts the artist's distinct perception of what it means to teeter on the line between life and death and explores each artist's feelings about the subject in a unique way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eerie Art Exhibitions:** Opportunity for artists to create unsettling and thought-provoking art that tackles taboo subjects. - **Exploring Mortality in Art:** Artistic exploration of the concept of mortality, inviting viewers to confront and reflect on their own mortality. - **Breaking Taboos Through Art:** Artists pushing boundaries by openly discussing and visually representing topics such as death and the fragility of life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Exhibitions:** Art galleries and museums can curate exhibits that challenge traditional notions and provoke deep reflection. - **Art Therapy:** Art therapists can explore the use of unsettling art to help individuals confront and process their own mortality. - **Fine Art Market:** Demand for unique and thought-provoking art pieces related to mortality can create opportunities for artists and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-familiar.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonami.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Futile Material Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-an-alternate-ending.md)