# Coalesced Limb Collages Cherelle Sappleton's Mixed Media Collages are Morbidly Exciting By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-media-collages References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/cherelle-sappleton-collages/) & [cherellesappleton.tumblr](http://cherellesappleton.tumblr.com) Artwork hopefully evokes a feeling out of those viewing it, and Cherelle Sappleton's mixed media collages demand attention and emotion. Sappleton deconstructs the human body in a scary, yet beautiful way. There is something inherently horrifying about seeing a hand come out of a face, or a leg where a neck should be. However, there is also a beautiful quality to these collages. They are tastefully done, and made to not be gory. A new variation on the human form is a creative way to draw attention to your work. The mixed media aspect also adds interest to the piece; parts are chopped out of magazines, ads and portraits all to create a truly individual work of art. Sappleton's mixed media collages are images that won't soon be forgotten. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed Media Human Body Art:** Artists can explore a new variation on the human form in their work to create unique and memorable pieces. - **Deconstructed Body Parts:** Breaking down and rearranging body parts in art can offer a fresh perspective on familiar subjects. - **Morbid Elegance:** Balancing the morbid and beautiful in artwork can create an intriguing and memorable aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Traditional and digital artists alike can explore this trend to create unique and eye-catching works. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Designers can incorporate aspects of mixed media body art into their clothing and accessory designs. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can use the juxtaposition of body parts in a tasteful way to create attention-grabbing visual advertisements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)