# Avian Aphrodisiac Art The Work of Luca Mantovanelli is Stimulated by Birds By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-mantovanelli References: [vectroave](http://vectroave.com/2010/11/luca-mantovanelli-illustrations) & [lucamantovanelli.tumblr](http://lucamantovanelli.tumblr.com/) Luca Mantovanelli is an [artist from London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) whose wild imagination has taken flight with this feral set of artworks. Luca Mantovanelli illustrates a young man with a [series of birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-lamp) in suggestive poses. I don't know about you, but I rarely find myself as excited about birds as Luca Mantovanelli depicts here. Regardless, Luca Mantovanelli exercises impeccable skill with these [illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-digital-artwork). Though the subject matter may be a little unsettling, the work is undeniably imaginative and completely original. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal-inspired Art:** This trend presents opportunities for artists to create unique and provocative artworks featuring animals. - **Imaginative Illustrations:** The trend of creating imaginative illustrations allows artists to push the boundaries of traditional art and captivate viewers. - **Provocative Subject Matter:** Artworks with provocative subject matter provide an avenue for artists to challenge societal norms and generate conversations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of animal-inspired art to attract curious audiences and foster creativity. - **Publishing and Media:** The publishing and media industries can utilize imaginative illustrations to create visually captivating content that engages and inspires readers. - **Contemporary Art Galleries:** Contemporary art galleries can showcase provocative artworks to challenge the status quo and provoke thought among art enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Bird-Shaped Food Packagings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept.md) - [Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macar-parrot.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md)