# Mosaic Skulls Crystal Thomas' Amazing Bovine Artwork is More Magnificent Than Macabre By Cowbag | Published 2009-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-covered-skulls-beautiful-mosaic-work-of-crystal-thomas References: [skulladay.blogspot](http://skulladay.blogspot.com/2009/02/sunday-skulls.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/daydreamframes/sets/72157604640069090/) I am properly lusting after these mosaic skulls from Crystal Thomas. She manages to take a symbol--and proof of--death and turn it into something beautiful and un-macabre. The artist takes [bovine skulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom), such as that from bison, and uses them as the basis for her mosaics. The ones pictured are from a commissioned series of mosaic skulls, for a store in Texas. That must be one awesome-looking store. See her Flickr stream below for more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mosaic Art Trend:** Incorporating mosaic art into various mediums, including animal skulls, to recontextualize and beautify symbols of death. - **Sustainability Trend:** Using repurposed materials for art pieces and decor, such as bovine skulls, to promote eco-friendly and sustainable practices. - **Artistic Upcycling Trend:** Creating unique and visually stunning artworks by upcycling common and unconventional materials, like animal bones, into pieces with new life and purpose. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can utilize mosaic art and unusual materials like animal skulls to create unique and visually striking pieces. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can incorporate mosaic animal skull art to create one-of-a-kind pieces that appeal to stylish and eco-conscious consumers. - **Taxidermy and Bone Art Industry:** The taxidermy and bone art industry could adopt mosaic techniques to offer a contemporary take on traditional bone art, while promoting sustainable and ethical practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bone Powder-Made Home Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souhaib-ghanmi.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Hand-Blown Crystal Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnus-collection.md)