# Tongue-Snipping Illustrations The Hayv Kahraman 'Heavy Art' Series is Strange but Fascinating By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-art References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/news/heavy-art-by-hayv-kahraman.aspx) & [hayvkahraman](http://hayvkahraman.com/) These 'Heavy Art' illustrations definitely focus on some serious subject matter. From impending tongue severing to surreal slavery, this is a unique portfolio of stunning work. Created by Hayv Kahraman, 'Heavy Art' is also a demonstration of what seems to have been an amalgamation of lost art forms. Dabbling in Greek, Japanese, Persian and other ancient art techniques, Kahraman shows mastery in a number of areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multicultural Artistry Techniques:** Incorporating various ancient art techniques could lead to unique and stunning art displays. - **Surreal Illustrations:** Creating surreal illustrations with disturbing subject matter is becoming more popular among artists. - **Disruptive Art Forms:** Creating unique and disturbing art portfolios could attract a new wave of art enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The fine arts industry could benefit from showcasing unique and multicultural art forms. - **Design:** The design industry could use surreal illustrations in advertising and marketing campaigns. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could incorporate the unique and diverse styles of multicultural art into their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)