# Flesh Embroidery Art This Extreme Installation Art Work by Eliza Bennett Will Blow Your Mind By Kristina Marković | Published 2014-01-03 | Updated 2014-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flesh-embroidery-art References: [wetheurban](http://www.wetheurban.com/post/71876344714/art-for-a-womans-work-is-never-done-by-eliza) & [elizabennett](http://elizabennett.co.uk/index.html) Artist Eliza Bennett takes embroidery to the extreme, literally creating an [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) in her skin! She uses her own hand and skin as a base for embroidery to create immensely work worn hands; in hopes of challenging stigmas related to traditionally considered ‘women’s work’ (such as sewing and embroidery) in her work named 'A Women's Work is Never Done- Flesh/Thread.' She uses her own hands to shed light on society’s problematic pre-conceived notions of ‘women’s work’ as being easy work. Bennett literally depicts the labor and pain that goes into the trade of embroidery. She also demonstrates how undervalued and under paid the trade is, along with other gendered trades. Bennett claims that her work has a “narrative quality," even though it’s shocking and extreme. Most importantly she states, “To me what makes a powerful work of art is when it moves one to acknowledge the wealth of feelings inside, whilst embracing the incoherence of lived experience”. Talk about being a dedicated artist! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 100% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Embroidery:** Opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of traditional embroidery and challenge societal norms. - **Gendered Trades:** The exploration of gendered trades through art creates a platform for discussing inequality and undervaluation in certain industries. - **Narrative Art:** Using shock value and extreme techniques to create a narrative in art can evoke powerful emotions and challenge conventional storytelling. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can embrace extreme embroidery and narrative art to push creative boundaries and engage viewers in meaningful discussions. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers and brands can be inspired by extreme embroidery techniques to create unique and thought-provoking garments. - **Textile:** The textile industry can explore the intersection of traditional techniques and unconventional materials to create innovative and disruptive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)