# Human-Animal Hybrids Artist Crystal Morey Creates Gorgeously Meditative Sculptures By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humananimal-hybrids References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/crystal-morey-ceramic-sculptures) & [crystalmorey](http://crystalmorey.com/) The human-animal hybrids of Crystal Morey isn't what some people might expect. After all, there have been renditions that are much more dark and creepy. Instead, these human-animal hybrids are much more serene and even meditative. Sitting calmly as though about to begin a yoga class, they appear to be young children wearing animal costumes. Based in California, Morey explores the relationship between humans and nature through her human-animal hybrids. She writes, "Today every action has a reaction we can see: in [climate change, de-forestation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories), ocean acidity, and the hunting of animals. All of these actions are causing havoc and leading us to an unsustainable environment. I try to show the stresses in our cohabitation through making [sculptures of humans, animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures), the environment, and the delicate dependencies we share." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Serene Human-animal Hybrids:** Opportunity to create calming and peaceful products or services using the concept of human-animal hybrids. - **Exploration of Humans and Nature Relationship:** Potential for businesses to create and promote products that highlight sustainability and natural balance. - **Artistic Renderings of Co-habitation Stresses:** Opportunities for artists, designers, and other creative professionals to share their perspectives on the impact of human activity on nature through their artworks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** An opportunity for artists to create unique pieces inspired by Morey's human-animal hybrid concept. - **Yoga and Meditation:** A chance for yoga and meditation studios to incorporate calming human-animal hybrid sculptures as part of their practice or space decor. - **Eco-friendly Products:** A market for eco-friendly products in response to Morey's message about the unsustainable environment we live in and the need to reduce our negative impact on nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md)