# Shopping Mall Animal Art Clarisse Rebotier's Human-Like Animals Symbolize Materialism By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanlike-animals References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/07/12/pictures-of-wild-animals-in-malls/) & [clarisserebotier](http://www.clarisserebotier.com/) Clarisse Rebotier is a plastic artist and photographer based in France who is known for her pieces that depict human-like animals in a context that prompts a rich commentary. While a past project, titled 'Animétro,' shows wildlife on public transit in the city, 'Animalls' shows the creatures slinking through the [shopping aisles of a mall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii). The subjects are made to emulate human actions and desires of vanity, with an orangutan starring longingly at a shelf filled with [hair-removal products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm) being an example of the latter. Other images show a rooster perched alongside cartons of eggs, a chimpanzee swinging through a selection of condiments, tigers looking at bottles of wine and a bat hanging upside down in the hygiene section. With this, Clarisse Rebotier uses the human-like animals to depict a connection between the two. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anthropomorphic Art:** Opportunity for artists to create animal-like figures that embody human characteristics in order to provoke thought and commentary on society. - **Materialism Critique:** Opportunity to explore the connection between animal behavior and human consumer culture, highlighting the effects of materialism on society. - **Creative Advertising:** Opportunity for brands to use imaginative and unconventional animal imagery in advertising campaigns to grab attention and spark conversations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore anthropomorphic art as a means of social commentary and expression, creating unique and thought-provoking artworks. - **Consumer Goods:** Brands can leverage materialism critique to develop more conscious and sustainable products, catering to consumers looking for alternatives to excessive consumption. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Advertisers can incorporate creative animal imagery in campaigns to captivate audiences and generate buzz around their products or services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Dog-Focused Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-like-a-dog.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Canadian Animal-Themed Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-animals-maple-syrup-jar.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Zen-Like Shopping Malls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlike-shopping-mall.md)