# Knit Anatomical Art This Knit by Shanell Papp is an Accurate Representation of the Human Form By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-art2 References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/02/15/Knitted-Corpse/) & [shanellpapp](http://shanellpapp.com/) Shanell Papp has captured [human anatomy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voka-anatomy-pro) in this impressive knit art of the body and she has included all the gory details. Papp certainly didn't spare any wool, as this piece is very expansive. She has used a variety of colors, textures and forms to accurately represent the various parts of the human body. It will likely garner more popularity because of the recent mainstream fascination with zombies. This knit art would likely serve well being shown off on someone's wall or even at an elementary school science lab. If one is feeling daring, it could also be used to replace a [teddy bear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) as it is crafted of soft wool. There’s nothing quite like cuddling up to a cadaver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Anatomical Knit Art:** Using knitting techniques to create accurate representations of the human body presents opportunities for unique and visually striking art pieces. - **Diverse Knitting Techniques:** Exploring various colors, textures, and forms in knitting allows for innovative designs that capture the imagination. - **Zombie-inspired Art:** Capitalizing on the mainstream fascination with zombies opens up possibilities for creating popular and trend-setting art pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can incorporate anatomical knit art as a new and intriguing genre that pushes boundaries and attracts a unique audience. - **Fashion and Textiles:** The fashion and textiles industry can explore incorporating anatomical knit art in clothing and accessories to create avant-garde and statement pieces. - **Education and Science:** The education and science industry can utilize anatomical knit art as a teaching tool to engage students and make learning about human anatomy more interactive and enjoyable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Body Discovery Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-squishy-human-body.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Educational Anatomy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-heart-with-hidden-cells.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md)