# Half-Eaten Faces Is 'Faces-5' by Ashkan Honarvar Cute & Sweet or Creepy and Macabre? By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faces-5-by-ashkan-honarvar References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Faces-4/380406) & [AshkanHonarvar](http://www.AshkanHonarvar.com/) 'Faces-5' by Ashkan Honarvar is the sort of photo shoot that sticks in your head for awhile, even after you've clicked away from the images. Typically, I'm all about any photography that involves [sugar and sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-twisters-sour-candy); this set, however, puts sugar and spice in place of [muscles, cartilage and skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations). Cute and sweet, or creepy and macabre? Check out more shots of 'Faces-5' by Ashkan Honarvar above, and keep clicking for more unusually [macabre features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-cemetery-box). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gothic Art:** Artists creating macabre art using unconventional materials and themes. - **Horror Photography:** Photographers utilizing disturbing images to create emotional responses from viewers. - **Dark Aesthetic:** Aesthetic consisting of dark imagery and unconventional concepts that evoke emotions in audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art Market:** The consumption and sale of unconventional art in niche markets. - **Photography:** New techniques and styles for photography professionals to create thought-provoking images. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Use of disturbing and unconventional imagery in promotions or campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.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) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md)