# Body Issue Illustrations These Drawings Highlight Modern Body Issues Faced by Women By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-08 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-body References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/379445/Playful-Illustrations-Explore-Body-Image-Issues-Faced-By-Women-Today/) & [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/guiltypleasure.png) French illustrator Cécile Dormeau created a series of modern body issue illustrations that aim to address the negative stereotypes faced by women. The quirky images provide a realist insight into a serious social issue through the use of cartoon drawings. While each image depicts a relevant issue, the cartoons also attempt to poke fun at the problems by silently stating that there is no issue. The ultimate goal for this series is to encourage women to [embrace every part of their bodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doves-super-bowl-ad). The illustrations depict modern [body issues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-appreciation-program) such as shyness, masculine body types and [hairy legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-bush-summer). The entire series is presented with cartoon images drawn in vibrant colors accompanied with minimalist text. Each of the images features women who are smiling as they accept and embrace each quirky aspect of their imperfect bodies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modern Body Issue Illustrations:** Using cartoon drawings to address negative stereotypes faced by women and encourage body acceptance. - **Realistic Insight Into Social Issues:** Depicting relevant body issues in a quirky manner to create awareness and promote self-acceptance. - **Embracing Imperfections:** Encouraging women to accept and embrace each unique aspect of their bodies through vibrant cartoon illustrations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Illustration:** Creating visually impactful artwork that raises social awareness and promotes self-acceptance. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Challenging traditional beauty standards by highlighting and celebrating diverse body types. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Using body-positive illustrations as a means of promoting inclusive messages and products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body-Positive Disney Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect.md) - [Body Positivity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobodylikeyou.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-period-kit-2.md)