# Stripped-Down Icons The Hello Kitty Anatomy Sculpture from Jason Freeny By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-anatomy-sculpture References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/11/01/hello-kitty-anatomy-sculpture-by-jason-freeny/) & [moistproduction.blogspot](http://moistproduction.blogspot.com/2010/10/hello-kitty-anatomical-sculpt.html) The Hello Kitty Anatomy Sculpture proves that not even [Sanrio's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio) iconic kitty is safe from being stripped down by Jason Freeny. Freeny's anatomy art has appeared on Trend Hunter before, with the insides of Mickey Mouse and My Little Pony being revealed to the world. If you've always found anatomical artwork to be a little creepy, the Hello Kitty Anatomy Sculpture is no exception. **Implications** - Freeny's childhood must have been a jaded one filled with nightmares of half striped down dolls and cartoon characters. And if this wasn't enough, he clearly felt the need to share these nightmares with the rest of the world. The Hello Kitty Anatomy sculpture is the newest addition to his collection of creepy designs, appealing to the jaded child within. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anatomy Art:** Anatomical artwork is being applied across popular culture characters like Hello Kitty and Mickey Mouse to create a disturbing yet intriguing appeal. - **Deconstructed Designs:** Artists are creating stripped-down versions of iconic designs to offer a new perspective and reinvigorate interest in classic characters. - **Nightmare Nostalgia:** Artists are tapping into the jaded child within by recreating childhood nightmares through unnerving designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can create anatomically correct versions of popular characters to appeal to adult collectors and offer a unique twist on classic designs. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore deconstructed designs to create new interpretations of iconic characters and generate interest in their work. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Retailers can tap into the trend of nightmarish nostalgia to offer products that appeal to adult audiences seeking unconventional and subversive designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Collectible Kawaii Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-funko.md) - [Traditional Cartoon Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-as-i-change-so-does-she.md) - [Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-algae.md) - [Crystalline Cartoon Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-hello-kitty-crystal-figurine.md) - [Cartoon Cappuccino Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-cappuccino.md) - [Solid Gold Character Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-figure.md) - [Cartoon Cafe Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-hello-kitty.md) - [Iconic Cat Birthday Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-happy-50.md)