# Smokey Orifice Celebrity Portraits Famous When Dead Illustrates Hollywood Ladies Literally on Fire By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famous-when-dead References: [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/fwdead) & [fwdead](http://fwdead.co.uk/) Famous When Dead manages to turn classic [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevenlabs-iconic-voices) starlets into nightmarish figures with these sizzling portraits featuring Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. I mean, if you aren't the slightest bit freaked out seeing smoke coming out the orifices of these celebrities -- or any human being for that matter -- I may not want to meet you in person. Famous When Dead, whose real name is Andrew, is a UK-based self-taught artist. He adopted the three-word moniker very early on in life, but I'm pretty sure he's already enjoying a steady stream of media attention thanks to his impeccable illustrated works. He often incorporates [elements of the surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection) and [pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) into his works, so it's not uncommon to see things like kids wearing Spider-Man costumes, animals dressed in dapper business suits and an occasional rainbow shooting out of a woman's eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surrealistic Portraits:** Opportunity to explore more unconventional and thought-provoking themes in portraiture while still capturing the likeness of the subject. - **Eerie Imagery:** Potential for creating unsettling or discomforting images that challenge societal norms and expectations in art. - **Pop Culture Mashup:** Creating unique and dynamic art that combines recognizable pop culture references with unexpected elements, such as smoke or flames. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art:** Opportunities to break away from traditional styles and mediums in fine art communities and galleries. - **Graphic Design:** Chance to create striking visuals that capture viewers' attention and communicate messages through unconventional imagery and typography. - **Entertainment:** Potential for creating unique and attention-grabbing marketing materials for movies, television, or music with visually stimulating and memorable imagery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Smokable Art Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-by-edie-parker-1.md) - [Eerie Film-Inspired Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterlife-generator.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md)