# Bloody Animalistic Artwork Louviere + Vanessa Create Pieces Out of Wax and Blood By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louviere-vanessa References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/louviere-vanessa.php) & [louviereandvanessa](http://www.louviereandvanessa.com) There is an underlying grotesque element to Louviere + Vanessa's artwork. It is because they are created using a [wax-and-blood mixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1) that yields a unique texture and color to their work. Of course, once you get past the artists' atypical materials, you can't help but appreciate their creations. A husband and wife duo based in New Orleans, Louviere + Vanessa create artwork that has an old-world, [Gothic feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) to it. Inspired by the amoral ego and the destructive nature of humanity, each piece contains an inimitable, undeniable beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Materials:** Exploring the use of unconventional materials in creating art. - **Gothic Renaissance:** Updating the classic style with themes from contemporary popular culture. - **Dark Beauty:** Highlighting the unique appeal of grotesque and macabre art through experimental mediums. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create novel works of art. - **Fashion:** Reimagining traditional styles and introducing elements from dark and surreal art into clothing design. - **Film and TV:** Incorporating the Gothic Renaissance aesthetic into contemporary media and creating more unconventional storylines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Artist Collaboration Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laetitia-rouget-love-vase.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Raw Metal Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn.md) - [Limited-Edition Artistic Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michle-lamy.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Tree-Based Material Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md)