# Feminine Forging Lilyana Bekic's Metalwork Includes Brass Knuckles for Bakers By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilyana-bekic References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=309098) & [ethicalmetalsmiths.org](http://www.ethicalmetalsmiths.org/CGE/BK_Bekic_11.htm) Lilyana Bekic is a San Diego-based artist whose [metalwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profile-collection) shows skill and artistry. Among her work are [brass knuckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn), with each knuckle crowned with a [cake-decorating tip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greggs-1). I’ve never seen something that made me a little scared and yet hungry for cake at the same time. Check out the gallery for more of Lilyana Bekic’s work. If you’re intrigued, definitely check out her portfolio at the links below. Lilyana Bekic’s artistic work combines a feminine eye and a skilled hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Metalwork Artistry:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and unconventional metalwork pieces that showcase skill and creativity. - **Mixing Unexpected Elements:** Innovation within the art industry by combining opposing concepts, such as femininity and toughness, to create striking and thought-provoking pieces. - **Functional Art Objects:** Growing demand for artistic objects that serve both aesthetic and practical purposes, like the brass knuckles decorated with cake-decorating tips. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with unconventional materials and styles to create unique and innovative art pieces. - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity within the fashion industry by combining unexpected elements to create statement accessories, like brass knuckles with decorative motifs. - **Cake Decorating:** Innovation potential within the cake decorating industry by incorporating unique design elements, such as incorporating metalwork into cake accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Dynamic Vibrant Cake Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-hotel.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Bakery-Inspired Jewelry Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-in-gold.md) - [DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-toolkit.md) - [Sculptural Bronze Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flor-de-bronce.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Baking-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-butter.md)