# Alarming Anthropomorphic Sculptures Felix Deac Creates Unusual Art That Fascinates and Disturbs By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2012-12-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felix-deac References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/12/24/felix-deacs-hyper-realistic-creature-sculptures/) & [felixdeac.freevar](http://felixdeac.freevar.com/bio.html) Felix Deac is a Romanian artist whose speciality lies in creating [hyperrealistic and disturbing recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) of human skin, complete with hair, moles, and a flesh-like substance. Looking through this collection of images from Felix Deac's portfolio is not for the faint of heart. His images are anthropomorphic, [grotesque, and downright frightening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears). It's not hard to imagine these images as creatures in a remake of Alien or Jeepers Creepers. Felix Deac's ability to create such affecting images is not a surprise, once you discover his background. His artwork has been [displayed in galleries throughout Europe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery), including Germany, his native Romania, and Slovakia. He is currently in the process of completing his PhD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hyperrealistic Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new techniques and materials for hyperrealistic art that push the boundaries of realism and perception. - **Disturbing Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using unsettling imagery to challenge societal norms and provoke conversations about the human condition. - **Anthropomorphic Creations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating anthropomorphic sculptures that blur the lines between human and non-human, triggering deeper exploration of identity and existence. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging technology and new mediums to redefine traditional art forms and captivate audiences with innovative creations. - **Horror and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of horror and entertainment by incorporating unsettling and provocative imagery that taps into primal fears and emotions. - **Academic Research:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing interdisciplinary approaches in academic research to explore the psychological impact of disturbing art on individuals and society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)