# Cross-Stitched Radiographs The Embroidered X-Rays are a Strange Mix of Plastic and Thread By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-10-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-x-rays References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/x-ray-embroidery) & [matthewcoxartist](http://matthewcoxartist.com/) The Embroidered X-Rays by artist Matthew Cox shows that imagination has no limits in the world of the arts. These designs are a hybrid product where a grandma’s hobby meets with the last trip to the emergency room. The work consists of [human x-rays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid) partially covered by [layers of embroidery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/join-and-mending), which adds color and life to the already depressing black and white bones. But the embroidery doesn’t only add color, it also gives a narrative and personification to the x-rays; each stitch suggests a story of the character who owns the bones. The whole concept is both wonderful and strange. The interaction of the two different materials creates an interesting result in art and gender relations. Cox explains,“For me, stitching has a nurturing aspect and acts as care giving or healing to the injured, a socially feminine sort of action, while the x-ray itself can be considered masculine and unemotional.” The Embroidered X-Rays are [surreal pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed-media Art:** Combining different materials in art allows for new and innovative expressions. - **Narrative Embroidery:** Adding embroidery to visual art forms creates a storytelling element and adds depth to the artwork. - **Gendered Artistic Expression:** Exploring the intersection of gender and art can inspire new perspectives and challenge traditional notions of artistic representation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Artists and galleries can embrace mixed-media techniques to create unique and captivating artworks that resonate with audiences. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can incorporate narrative embroidery techniques in their clothing designs, adding a storytelling element to their collections. - **Gender Studies:** Researchers and scholars in gender studies can analyze the artistic expression of gender through mixed-media art, exploring the societal implications and cultural significance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Recycled Material Medical Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md)