# Dead Bird Artistry John Pusateri's 'Birds' Are Photorealistic Illustrations By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pusateris-birds References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/33427/) & [designfolio.co.nz](http://designfolio.co.nz/_blog/Design_Folio_NZ/post/Birds_by_John_Pusateri/) John Pusateri's 'Birds' are incredibly [realistic-looking illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) of [dead birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu). The images are a bit disturbing if you're not into looking at dead animals, but knowing that they are just illustrations helps a little. The birds are beautifully created and definitely realistic -- except, of course, for the element of being alive. John Pusateri's 'Birds' are incredible and since he's a lithographer, the works are even more spectacular to look at. **Implications** - John Pusateri's 'Birds' instantly made me think of a dead bird that I recently saw on my way to work. This eery series will leave you a little unsettled, but intrigued by the [natural beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) of the images created by Pusateri. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photorealistic Illustration:** Illustrators can explore the use of photorealistic techniques to create realistic-looking art that can be used not only for artistic purposes but also for education and scientific research. - **Nature Art:** Artists can create pieces that allow people to appreciate the beauty of nature while also raising awareness about issues such as environmental conservation and preservation. - **Dark Aesthetics:** Embracing dark and macabre subject matter has the potential to create a whole new category of art and design, particularly for those interested in exploring the boundaries of traditional aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** Photorealistic art can be integrated into fine art and galleries, creating a new market for those interested in showcasing this type of work. - **Education:** Educational institutions, particularly those in the fields of biology and natural sciences, can use photorealistic illustrations to enhance teaching materials and aid in research. - **Fashion:** The use of dark and macabre imagery in fashion can create a new trend in clothing and accessories, attracting those interested in alternative and edgier styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macar-parrot.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md)