# Terrifying Taxidermy Juan Cabana's Creations are Morbidly Creepy By TopDog | Published 2009-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juan-cabana References: [environmentalgraffiti](http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/life-after-death-taxidermy-most-macabre-creations/17697) & [thefeejeemermaid](http://www.thefeejeemermaid.com/) These terrifying creations by [Tampa Bay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tampa-fresh-foods) taxidermy artist Juan Cabana have become contentious in both the world of art, and the taxidermy profession. Juan Cabana blends the corpses of dead animals together to create some of the most unimaginable and controversial [taxidermy sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu) in modern time. With an aim to make his sculptures as real as possible, Cabana’s chimera-style pieces are often mistaken as authentic and undiscovered life forms. See more of Juan Cabana’s work in the video title: ‘[Sea monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). Mermaids. Sensation history or macabre art.’ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Controversial Taxidermy Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and taxidermy professionals to push boundaries and challenge traditional perceptions of taxidermy. - **Chimera-style Creations:** Disruptive potential for creating lifelike sculptures that blur the lines between real and imaginary beings. - **Macabre Art in Modern Time:** Emerging trend of embracing dark and provocative themes in contemporary art, opening doors for artists to explore unconventional forms of expression. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Taxidermy artists can tap into the fine art market by offering unique, provocative sculptures that challenge conventional aesthetics. - **Taxidermy:** Innovative taxidermy professionals can experiment with new techniques and materials to create unconventional and controversial sculptures for a niche market segment. - **Art Education:** Educational institutions and art academies could incorporate controversial taxidermy sculptures into their curriculum, encouraging students to explore boundary-pushing art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md)