# Shocking Mixed Media Art Genesis Breyer P-Orridge Creates a Vivid Political Commentary By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-06 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-breyer-p-orridge References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/news/genesis-p_orridge-blows-minds.aspx) & [genesisbreyerporridge](http://www.genesisbreyerporridge.com/art.html) The man once known as Andrew Neil Megson, and now called 'Genesis Breyer P-Orridge,' is an aberrant character notorious for his deviant style of musical, literary and [pop artistic undertakings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1). His colored experiences in life are matched in his erratic-looking [mixed media collages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition) that comment quite explicitly on the political and social state of contemporary Britain. Considering the recurrent and often [vulgar nudity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) that appears in his art, to call the work of Genesis Breyer P-Orridge shocking would be a stark understatement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed Media Commentary:** The use of mixed media art as a tool for political and social commentary presents an innovative opportunity for artists to express their opinions. - **Explicit Social Critique:** The trend of artists using explicit nudity in their art to portray political and social issues presents an opportunity for the art industry to challenge norms and push boundaries. - **Deviant Artistic Undertakings:** The trend of aberrant artists like Genesis Breyer P-Orridge creating works that challenge traditional notions of art can inspire disruptive innovation within the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry may benefit from embracing artists who create unique and controversial works that challenge social norms. - **Music:** The use of mixed media art and explicit imagery in music videos and album art presents an opportunity for musicians to push boundaries and connect with audiences on a deeper level. - **Publishing:** Publishers may benefit from embracing controversial artists like Genesis Breyer P-Orridge and promoting their works that challenge traditional notions of literature and art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Neo-Mexican Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/para-morelio.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)