# Meaty Masks Carnivorous Art by Dimitri Tsykalov By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dimitri-tsykalov References: [acidolatte.blogspot](http://acidolatte.blogspot.com/2009/12/dimitri-tsykalov.html) Dimitri Tsykalov creates art fit for carnivores. It isn’t enough to put me off eating meat but those who are more squeamish might be put off. Using [naked models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) and covering them in meat fashioned as [masks, armor, weapons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1) and very occasionally clothing, Dimitri Tsykalov explores meat as an artistic tool. The models probably had to take several showers after posing for these shots. There’s no denying that Dimitri Tsykalov’s [art is controversial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) but it’s also mesmerizing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carnivorous Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of food and art by incorporating unconventional materials like meat. - **Artistic Controversy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Challenge societal norms and provoke conversations through controversial art forms. - **Unconventional Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of fashion by experimenting with unique materials such as meat. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new mediums and art forms to create thought-provoking and captivating pieces. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional materials and designs into the fashion industry to challenge traditional norms. - **Food and Culinary:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend the worlds of food and art through innovative culinary experiences and presentations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Plant-Based Human Meat Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-meat-burger.md) - [Plant-Based Halloween Steakhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cannibal-steakhouse.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md)