# 3D Sweetheart Skeleton Carvings 'Till Death Do Us Part' By Joshua Harker is a Macabre Dream By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joshua-harker References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52601/) & [joshharker](http://www.joshharker.com) Joshua Harker is notorious for creating lovely, modern art creations using [3D printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1) and the 'Till Death Do Us Part' printed piece is exceptionally beautiful. Featuring the classic heart with the arrow through it, the carving replaces the heart with a skull and increases the level of intricacy up significantly. Harker's creation is heavily influenced by [macabre stylings from Mexico](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots) that consistently features an overt focus on the dead and decorates skulls and other paraphernalia with ornate illustrations. A lot of this design aesthetic is connected to the [Day of the Dead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender), which is a celebration in Mexico that pays respect to the souls and rejoices in their return to earth for a single day of celebration where extensive food and drink is indulged in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **3D Printed Macabre Art:** The trend of using cutting-edge 3D printing technology to create macabre art pieces that celebrate death and the deceased. - **Intricate 3D Carving:** The trend of utilizing 3D printing technology to create highly detailed and intricate carvings that are only possible with modern technology. - **Mexican Macabre Design Aesthetic:** The trend of incorporating and being influenced by the macabre design aesthetic from Mexico that highlight the beauty of the deceased. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing Industry:** As 3D printing technology continues to expand and evolve, more opportunities will arise for artists to create unique and intricate macabre art pieces such as Harker's. - **Art and Design Industry:** There is a growing interest in incorporating the macabre design aesthetic in modern art, providing opportunities for artists and designers to explore this unique trend further. - **Celebration and Event Industry:** The trend of embracing and celebrating death and the deceased is becoming more mainstream, providing opportunities for event planners and organizers to incorporate macabre themes and designs into large-scale celebrations such as the Day of the Dead. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-bonbons.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Coffin-Shaped Engagement Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-shaped-engagement-rings.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Animated Artist-Designed Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asterisk-watches-happiness-is-fleeting.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md)