Visceral Romantic Art

Merve Morkoc Illustrates Love in its Most Basic Form

Street and graphic artist Merve Morkoc, also known by Lakormis, is the illustrator behind these romantic anatomical illustrations. Her latest body of work is being featured in the Milk Gallery in Istanbul. The majority of her art is inspired by themes of gore, macabre and other frightening takes on the human body. She often uses images of young girls and strips them down to their inner makings.

Merve Morkoc started off as a street graphic artist, and even though she has come a long way since then, she remains a strong advocate for the public forum and expression through art. Her artwork is often disturbing, but the central idea remains positive. Finding someone who loves who you are from head to toe, flesh or no flesh is possible and a special thing to have.

Anatomical Romanticism
An opportunity for the fashion industry to incorporate anatomy-inspired designs and patterns into clothing and accessories.
Gore-inspired Art
An opportunity for the film and entertainment industry to push the limits of horror and suspense by incorporating Morkoc's style into their visuals.
Public Space Art
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Sectors Adopting This

Graphic Design
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Fashion Design
An industry trend toward unconventional and anatomy-inspired designs in clothing and accessories.
Film and Entertainment
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SCORE
3.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 17%
Activity 73%
Freshness 8%