# Morbid Dismembered Collages Justin Mortimer Creates Some Disturbing Mashed Up Illustrations By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-mortimer References: [wewastetime.wordpress](http://wewastetime.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/justin-mortimer/) & [justinmortimer](http://justinmortimer.co.uk/) England-based photographer Justin Mortimer has released his most recent series of collages. The talented artist is a skilled illustrator and also has the ability to create unique and [macabre collages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) of old photos. The collage by Justin Mortimer features [cut up body parts, damaged humans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) and unappealing settings. The series may give you a queasy feeling, so if you have a weak stomach, you may want to reconsider looking through this gallery. **Implications** - One of the most effective ways for a company can draw attention to a [damaging social issue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice) is by featuring advertising that does not sugarcoat the actual human loss and suffering associated with a topic. By forcing consumers to examine how their own inaction continues a cycle of destruction, the company garners a stronger, emotional reaction from the public. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Macabre Collage Art:** Distinctive and unsettling collages incorporating cut up body parts and damaged humans create a new art form that challenges traditional aesthetics and evokes strong emotional reactions. - **Illustrative Disruption:** The fusion of illustration and collage in the work of Justin Mortimer demonstrates how artists can push the boundaries of traditional mediums and create innovative and provocative pieces. - **Socially Conscious Artistry:** Artists using their works to shed light on social issues and evoke discomfort can disrupt traditional art norms and spark conversations that lead to meaningful change. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** The macabre collage art trend presents a disruptive opportunity in the fine art industry, inspiring artists to explore new forms of expression and challenge conventional aesthetics. - **Advertising:** Incorporating elements of unsettling collage art in advertising campaigns can disrupt traditional marketing approaches and create a stronger emotional impact, forcing viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. - **Social Activism:** Socially conscious artists utilizing disturbing collage art can disrupt the art activism industry by confronting viewers with uncomfortable realities and driving meaningful conversations around social issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.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) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Toronto Art Wine Colllabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prisoner-wine-co-and-artist-justin-broadbent.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md)