# Petrified Plush Toy Pieces Mummification by Marussiac is an Art Installation with a Message By tomas marussiac | Published 2011-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mummification-marussiac-art-2001-2011-september-11 References: [marussiac.cultcode](http://marussiac.cultcode.com/index.php/component/rsgallery2/category/13) & [marussiac.cultcode](http://marussiac.cultcode.com) Mummification is the name of this exceptional work by Marussiac. Marussiac is a multimedia artist who mostly creates digital and virtual work, but his Mummification project was created using tangible, material objects. The main idea of the [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) is to, according to the artist, “mummify the world of childhood.” The project includes actual [mummified plush toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendry-1); each is a special installation mummified by the ancient calcification process. First, Marussiac arranged the pieces to look as though they were left as is by children, with toys scattered around a room. When everything is ready, he starts the process of calcification. Ultimately, the Mummification project provides a narrative of the [death of innocence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) and lost childhood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mummified Art:** Exploring the use of mummification as an art form, creating unique installations and narratives. - **Material Transformation:** Incorporating tangible, material objects into digital and virtual artwork to create a juxtaposition of mediums. - **Symbolism in Art:** Delving into deeper messages and meanings through the use of symbols and metaphors in artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Installation:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with unconventional materials and processes in their installations, pushing boundaries and engaging viewers in thought-provoking experiences. - **Digital Art:** Exploring the fusion of physical and digital art forms, blurring the lines between the two and creating new possibilities for artistic expression. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Incorporating unique design elements and storytelling into plush toy production to create a deeper connection with consumers and communicate powerful messages through play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maze-Like Salt Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-path-of-memories.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md)