# Literal Inner Beauty Portraits Angela Christine Smith Explores the Body in Dissections By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissections References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.ca/2013/02/dissections-by-angela-christine-smith.html) & [angela-christine-smith](http://www.angela-christine-smith.com/dissections/) The Dissections [photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) by Angela Christine Smith analyzes the human body as well as self-acceptance. Her body is covered in various [tattoo-looking drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) of her internal organs, including her lungs, her veins and muscles and her rib cage, literally demonstrating the connection between the person and their bodies. She uses her skin as a way to give us insight into herself, expressing who she is and exposing her inner beauty. In some images she hooks her mouth on a chain, showing us how gruesome it is when people treat their bodies like a piece of meat in a butcher shop. The Angela Christine Smith Dissections series demonstrates a struggle between [self-acceptance and body image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-belong-to-something-beautiful). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Body Image Exploration:** Exploring photography and art that challenges traditional notions of beauty and self-acceptance by showcasing the human body in innovative ways. - **Artistic Tattoo Inspirations:** Using the human body as a canvas for intricate and intimate tattoo-like designs that reveal the inner beauty and vulnerability of the individual. - **Body Empowerment Through Art:** Utilizing art forms, such as photography, to empower individuals to embrace their bodies and challenge societal norms of beauty and body image. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Introducing new techniques and concepts in photography to capture the human body in unique and thought-provoking ways. - **Tattoo Artistry:** Creating opportunities for tattoo artists to collaborate with individuals who want to express their inner beauty and self-acceptance through tattoo-like designs on their bodies. - **Art Therapy:** Exploring how art can be used as a therapeutic tool to promote body positivity, self-acceptance, and healing in individuals with body image concerns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)