# Literary Skeletal Sculptures Jud Turner Adds a Classical Epic Twist to Lotus Eaters By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-eaters References: [whokilledbambi](http://www.whokilledbambi.co.uk/2011/02/jud-turners-lotus-eaters) & [judturner](http://judturner.com/new_work_gal/new_gal57.html) Jud Turner's latest work is the literary-inspired sculpture entitled Lotus Eaters. Turner has incorporated the classical epic story Homer's Odyssey into this latest work of art. The concept focuses on characters from the books known as the Lotophagi who fed on a plant making them narcotic. This aqua-colored piece features eight pedals with skulls on top staring into a reflecting ball. Check out this awesome Jud Turner piece in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Classical-inspired Sculpture:** Opportunity for artists to incorporate literary themes into their work and attract a unique niche audience. - **Narrative-driven Art:** Collaboration between artists and storytellers to create works that evoke emotion and tell a story. - **Interactive Art:** Movement towards art installations that allow for audience participation and engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Exhibit curators can capitalize on the interest in narrative-driven, interactive art installations. - **Publishing:** Opportunities for publishers to collaborate with artists to bring literary works to life beyond the page. - **Tourism:** Museums and galleries can create exhibits that immerse visitors in literary-inspired art to attract travelers seeking cultural experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Modern Totem-Like Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemlike-vases.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md)