# Animated Insect Pictures Nicholas Hendrickx Documents the Life of Gerald Fly By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-05 | Updated 2012-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicholas-hendrickx References: [thatslikewhoa](http://thatslikewhoa.com/dead-flies-in-strange-tableau-photography/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukaaa/) Belgian artist Nicholas Hendrickx takes the art of [taxidermy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) to a new extreme in this [collection of photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) titled "The Adventures of Mr. Fly." Shadowing Gerald Fly as he embarks on a wild journey, these pictures reanimate the [annoying pest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table) in a playful and comical new light. If arranged in particular sequences, these photos reveals Gerald Fly to be quite a dynamic and adventurous insect. From building a snowman to jamming out on his guitar, Gerald Fly knows how to make the most out of his two-week life span. Animals have often been adorned with human features in order to emphasize the extent to which we are compassionate towards our pet companions, the same is not so often done with the common house fly -- but as we can see from this pictures, flies are people too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Extreme Taxidermy:** Exploring the art of taxidermy beyond traditional methods, creating unique and visually striking pieces. - **Animate Insect Photography:** Using photography techniques to bring insects to life in playful and comical ways. - **Humanizing Insects:** Portraying insects with human characteristics to provoke empathy and challenge perceptions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to push boundaries in taxidermy and photography to create innovative and captivating works. - **Entertainment:** Potential for incorporating animated insects in films, animations, and interactive media to engage audiences in new and unexpected ways. - **Education:** Using animated insect pictures to educate about insects and promote a greater understanding and appreciation for the natural world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Kinetic Insect Sculpture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-balance-light.md) - [Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-collection.md) - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Fly-Attracting Seltzer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-hard-seltzer-ad.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md)