# Technicolor Terror Art The Creepy Creations of Jared Africa are From Another World By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jared-africa References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2010/10/08/jared-africa/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaredafrica/) The creepy, crawly creations of Jared Africa are a gruesome spin on fantasy. Works from Jared Africa predominantly consist of out-of-this-world wildly imaginative creatures. Brains, scales and skulls are strewn throughout the featured works by Jared Africa. The prints are perfect for a [quirky t-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird), [creepy framed art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing) or even Halloween decorations. **Implications** - The use of bright, cheerful colors balances out the somberness and gloominess of the [skulls and creepy objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice). If you're someone with a wide range of tastes when it comes to art, I'm confident that these creepy creations will satisfy you in one way or another. Ultimately, the series serves as a testament to both the skill and unlimited imagination of the artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fantastical Horror Art:** An opportunity to create artwork that combines both the fantastical and horror genres. - **Gruesome Decor:** An opportunity to create creepy home decor that appeals to a niche market. - **Bright and Creepy Contrasts:** An opportunity to combine bright colors with somber or creepy subjects. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** An opportunity for artists to explore a unique horror-fantasy genre. - **Home Decor:** An opportunity to create creepy decorations that appeal to a niche market. - **Fashion:** An opportunity to produce quirky t-shirts featuring fantastical horror art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md)