# Imaginative Animal Crossbreeds Michael MacGarry Combines the Unusual By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-04-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-macgarry References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=11382) & [brodiestevenson](http://www.brodiestevenson.com/exhibitions/mcgarry/index2010.htm) South African artist Michael MacGarry has a talent for combining the strange to create an odd [piece of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity). With his artwork, Michael MacGarry tries to implement his feelings about how the African continent is influenced by Western imperialism. The titles alone tell us about Michael MacGarry's opinion. For instance his art piece with [monkey in a flamingo disguise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare) is poignantly titled, 'The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie.' Many of his other works have many clever titles that are worth checking out on his site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Combining Unusual Elements:** The trend of combining unusual elements in art and design opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating unique and thought-provoking pieces. - **Exploring Cultural Influences:** The trend of exploring cultural influences in art provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in addressing and expressing societal issues and perspectives. - **Creative Title Design:** The trend of using creative and thought-provoking titles in art and other creative fields creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in attracting and engaging viewers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of combining unusual elements to create innovative and captivating artworks that stand out in the market. - **Cultural Studies and Anthropology:** The field of cultural studies and anthropology can benefit from the trend of exploring cultural influences in art to gain deeper insights into societal dynamics and intercultural connections. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can utilize the trend of creative title design to create attention-grabbing campaigns and connect with target audiences effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Vibrant Interactive Digital Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-digital-artwork.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [AI-Generated Animal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-generator.md) - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md)