# Gas Mask Baby Art Freaky Human Anatomy Sculptures by Shu Konishi By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-anatomy-sculptures-the-work-of-shu-konishi References: [fabrikproject.mx](http://fabrikproject.com.mx/blog/?p=3520) & [shu-konishi.way-nifty](http://shu-konishi.way-nifty.com/photos/object/index.html) Shu Konishi is a brilliant and very avant-garde sculptor who seems to have a particular fascination with [human anatomy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice). The sculptor’s focus seems to revolve a great deal around female body parts such as the breasts and buttocks. There is also an emphasis on showcasing the female torso in bodysuits that can be zipped in and out of at will. Then there are the pieces with a very high shock value such as the [infant with the gas mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories). In spite of the fact that we are only showcasing a very small sample of this artist’s work, I am both repelled and fascinated by these sculptures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Avant-garde Sculptures:** Exploring innovative and unconventional approaches to sculpting human anatomy. - **Feminine Body Parts:** Experimenting with the portrayal of female body parts in sculpture. - **Shock Value Art:** Creating art pieces that provoke strong emotional reactions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** Opportunities for artists to push boundaries and challenge traditional concepts in the fine art industry. - **Sculpture:** Advancements in sculpting techniques and materials to create unconventional and thought-provoking art pieces. - **Contemporary Art:** Innovations in contemporary art that challenge societal norms and provoke conversations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md)