# Unsettling Circus Art The Fascinating, Freaky Fantasy Art of Leslie Ditto By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-08 | Updated 2010-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leslie-ditto References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=13768) & [leslieditto](http://www.leslieditto.com/) Tennessee-born illustrator Leslie Ditto is an imaginative artist whose [macabre work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus) is based on a circus theme. The series provides a dark twist on the childhood favorite, featuring [circus freaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection), ring leaders and other fantastical creatures. Leslie Ditto infuses these images with a [slight sensuality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dali-x-casetify) that catches the audiences completely off guard. This adds to the fascination with the work of Leslie Ditto, making for a body of art that will have you wanting more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Fantasy Art:** Opportunity for creating unsettling and captivating artwork inspired by dark fantasy themes. - **Macabre Illustration:** Chance to explore and showcase unconventional and unsettling illustrations. - **Sensually Eerie Art:** Potential for combining sensuality and unease to create intriguing and unexpected artistic experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to challenge conventional themes and captivate audiences through unconventional and unsettling artwork. - **Entertainment:** Potential for utilizing unsettling and dark fantasy themes in entertainment productions, such as movies and video games, to create unique and memorable experiences for consumers. - **Fashion and Cosmetics:** Opportunity for incorporating eerie and macabre elements into fashion designs and beauty products, providing consumers with unconventional and striking visual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Cyclical Life-Themed Russian Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-dolls-1.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md)