# Fur Sculptures Markus Leitsch's Fantastic Artwork Explores Human Bodies with Hide and Fur By manzil | Published 2010-02-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-sculptures References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/9145/markus-leitsch-coat-suit.html) Austrian artist Markus Leitsch has created a series of [hide and fur sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducies-fw25-collection) intended to explore human bodies. Officially named 'coat' and 'suit,' the sculptures are created using animal hides and furs. The 'coat' work depicts a [mold of the artist's body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity) lying on the ground. Actually, it is made from cow hide soaked in resin. For 'suit,' Leitsch applied a different technique in which he molded cow hides around his body to create a [fur human](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection). Check out the images, from [DesignBoom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/9145/markus-leitsch-coat-suit.html), of Markus Leitsch's awsome fur sculptures and artworks. Photo Credits: [designboom](https://www.trendhunter.com/link/fur-sculptures) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal-inspired Art:** There is an opportunity to explore using natural materials such as animal hides and furs in creating unique and thought-provoking artworks. - **Body Exploration:** Artists can further delve into the exploration of the human body through unconventional mediums like hide and fur, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. - **Mixed Media Sculptures:** Combining different materials, such as cow hides soaked in resin, can result in visually striking sculptures that challenge traditional notions of form and texture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art & Sculpture:** Opportunities exist for artists and sculptors to experiment with unconventional materials like animal hides and furs, creating unique and captivating works of art. - **Fashion & Design:** Designers can draw inspiration from Markus Leitsch's fur sculptures to explore new avenues in incorporating animal-inspired elements into fashion, creating avant-garde and conceptual pieces. - **Exhibition & Galleries:** Curators can consider showcasing artworks that challenge the traditional boundaries of art, such as mixed media sculptures exploring the human body, offering visitors a unique and thought-provoking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md)