# Morbid Melon Sculptures Artist Dimitri Tsykalov Carves Intricate Figures From Produce By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dimitri-tsykalov-sculptures References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2010/08/30/artist-dimitri-tsykalov/) & [rabouan-moussion](http://www.rabouan-moussion.com/) Not many people would look at a watermelon and decide they can carve it into a work of art, and that's why artist Dimitri Tsykalov stands apart from the crowd. His intricate designs and sculptures are both detailed and awe-inspiring. Using a watermelon, an apple and a cabbage roll, Tsykalov [carves each into perfect skulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust). Be sure to check out the gallery for a better view of these morbid [sculptures by Dimitri Tsykalov](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme). **Implications** - The use of [dark and morbid imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist-by-jdo) continues to be favored by many artists who use this aesthetic to create products that are both eye-catching and imaginative. Companies should consider using this particular imagery for their products or ad campaigns to draw in a larger and more alternative consumer market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dark Aesthetics:** The use of dark and morbid imagery continues to be favored by many artists who use this aesthetic to create products that are both eye-catching and imaginative. - **Intricate Food Art:** Carving food into intricate designs and sculptures is becoming a popular niche within the art and culinary world. - **Alternative Consumer Market:** Companies should consider using dark and morbid imagery for their products or ad campaigns to draw in a larger and more alternative consumer market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could explore intricate food art as a way to differentiate their products and appeal to consumers. - **Art:** Artists can capitalize on the trend of incorporating dark and morbid imagery in their creations to attract a niche market or appeal to a wider audience. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can use dark and morbid imagery to create campaigns that stand out and reach an alternative consumer market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md)