# Horrific Human Skin Art Andrew Krasnow's Disturbing Corporeal Creations By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-human-skin-art-andrew-krasnow-s-disturbing-creations References: [independent](http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/body-art-literally-1690128.html) & [krasnow.net](http://www.krasnow.net/) For the past 20 years, Andrew Krasnow has been making [taboo sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) out of human skin donated to medical science. Andrew Krasnow's work is extremely controversial because it includes [lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth) made out of human flesh which are very similar to items found in the Buchenwald concentration camp. When asked about his work, Andrew Krasnow noted that it is a comment on human cruelty, American ethics and morality. **Implications** - The skin Krasnow uses to make items such as [flags, boots and maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk) are made from both men and women. He uses the skin just like leather is used. If you are quite squirmish, you may not want to look at the featured images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Controversial Art:** Opportunity for artists to push boundaries and challenge societal norms through provocative and unsettling artworks. - **Sustainable Material Innovation:** Potential for the development of ethical and sustainable alternatives to leather and animal-based materials in various industries. - **Ethics in Art:** Increasing focus on the ethical implications of artwork creation, prompting discussions on appropriateness and social responsibility. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for art galleries, museums, and collectors to showcase and promote controversial artworks that provoke thought and conversation. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Potential for the fashion industry to explore innovative and sustainable materials as alternatives to traditional leather, reflecting changing consumer preferences. - **Bioengineering and Medical Science:** Potential for advancements in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to create sustainable and ethical alternatives for medical research and education. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Kombucha By-Product-Formed Leathers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoby.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md)