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# Humanimal Sculpture Creations (UPDATE)
Kate MacDowell Explores Dark Eco-Conscious Themes

By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-11 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-macdowell
References: [gizfactory](http://gizfactory.com/article/amazing-sculptures-by-kate-macdowell/) & [katemacdowell](http://www.katemacdowell.com/biography.html)

Kate MacDowell's artwork serves as a macabre and foreboding reminder of the severe impact that civilization can have on the natural world around us.

Featuring bizarrely creepy but undoubtedly fascinating [human-animal hybrid creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life), this collection of [Kate MacDowell sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme) features some of her most profoundly provocative pieces yet. A human fetus cradled next to tiny birds in a nest, for example, is a tough image to ignore.

**Implications** - Kate MacDowell says that she uses human skeletons and limbs because people rely on the environment just as much as animals. She believes that the society's environment is tightly connected to the animals that live in it. MacDowell explains, "In losing a part of the natural world, we are losing a part of our own identity as well."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Eco-awareness Art:** Opportunity for artists to create macabre and thought-provoking works that highlight environmental consciousness.
- **Human-animal Hybridization:** Disruptive innovation in genetic engineering, particularly in healthcare, agriculture, and entertainment.
- **Environmental Impact Awareness:** Increased awareness and education on the negative impact of human civilization on wildlife, potential for related business opportunities in eco-tourism and conservation.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art:** Artists can design works with eco-conscious themes, opening up new opportunities for eco-art exhibitions and sales.
- **Healthcare:** The combination of human and animal genetic materials and experimentation can lead to innovative treatments for diseases, disorders, and injuries currently affecting humans.
- **Entertainment:** Human-animal hybridization has potential applications in creating unique and interesting characters or creatures in films, television shows, and video games.

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