# Fish as People Anne-Catherine Becker-Echivard's Models Have Gills & Fins By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dressing-up-fishes-for-art-the-secret-life-of-fishes-artistic-series References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/real-life-of-fishes/) & [acbe.eu](http://acbe.eu/) Dressing up animals and placing them in a variety of situations is not is not a new concept; however, I have never seen it done with fish. This series of fishtastic art is by European artist Anne-Catherine Becker-Echivard. Becker-Echivard places real fish heads atop doll-like figurines to create scenes that are simple yet hilarious. I take my hat off to her. Of all the dead animals to manipulate, I can think of none more slippery or smelly than fish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal-based Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and humorous artwork by incorporating animals in unexpected ways, like using fish heads on doll-like figurines. - **Creative Animal Costuming:** Emerging trend of dressing up animals in costumes or accessories for artistic or entertainment purposes, such as placing fish heads on dolls. - **Humor in Art:** Growing interest in the use of humor and wit as a form of expression in art, exemplified by the comical scenes created by incorporating fish heads into Anne-Catherine Becker-Echivard's artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new avenues for creativity and self-expression by incorporating unexpected elements, like fish heads, into their works. - **Fashion and Costuming:** Opportunity for costume designers and fashion enthusiasts to experiment with unique and unconventional animal-based costumes, such as fish heads on dolls, for artistic or entertainment purposes. - **Comedy and Entertainment:** Entertainment industry professionals and comedians can tap into the comedic potential of using unexpected animal elements, like fish heads, in their performances or visual content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md) - [Fishing-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akos-huber.md) - [Live-Streaming Fish Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visdeurbel.md) - [Waterless Fish Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhu-zhu-aquarium.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md)