# Skin Dress Paintings 'Human Default' Stirs Thoughts of the Future and Introspection By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-defualt References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/human-default-by-gianluca-traina) & [gianlucatraina](http://gianlucatraina.com/2012/07/25/human-default/) Italian artist Gianluca Traina created this bizarre and thought-provoking skin dress concept entitled 'Human Default.' It is hard to tell if the work is painting, sculpture or something else, but, really, the image is created through [photo manipulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine). This work of art brings thoughts of [futuristic androids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) to mind. It is impossible to tell if the robot is good or evil, and the idea of the robot both scares and excites. The skin dress concept also stirs thoughts of superficiality. Who are we underneath our skin, and what do people see us as when they only see what is on the outside? 'Human Default' is a piece of art that draws in an audience to inspect its bold imagery. Viewers are still thinking about this piece as they go on with their day, contemplating the future and themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Future Androids:** Exploring the concept of futuristic androids and their implications on society. - **Superficiality:** Examining the impact of surface-level judgments and the importance of looking beyond appearances. - **Bold Imagery:** Utilizing visually striking artwork to provoke deep thoughts and reflections on various topics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunities to push the boundaries of traditional art and embrace unconventional forms of expression. - **Technology and Robotics:** Exploring the intersection of art and technology to create innovative and thought-provoking android designs. - **Psychology and Self-reflection:** Using art as a catalyst for introspection and exploring the complexities of human perception and identity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Ornamental AI Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere.md)