# Machine-Animal Illustrations These Fascinating Hybrid Works by Nicolas Lampert are Awesome By Marica Zottino | Published 2011-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicolas-lampert References: [whokilledbambi](http://www.whokilledbambi.co.uk/2011/11/machine-animal-collages/) & [machineanimalcollages](http://machineanimalcollages.com/Menus/MachineMenu.html) At a first glance, the machine animal collages by Nicolas Lampert may seem like relics from an antique, lost, scientific manual, bearing Max Ernst-like appearance. Or maybe some steampunk representations of a robotic, genetically hybrid-filled future. This black and white collage series began in 1995, with the artist fusing together elements of photocopies to generate new fantastic creatures. For Nicolas Lampert, the machine-animal beings are meant to make the audience reflect on progress and industrialization, as the phantom of hybridation and genetic engineering taking over nature is a constant presence in all the artworks. The question audience members should ask themselves is if progress means asserting domination over nature by imposing new, destructive technologies or rather by living in balance with the environment, creating minimal disruption of the cycles of nature. So these aren’t simply collages, but beautiful pieces that carry a meaningful message from Nicolas Lampert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Machine-animal Hybrids:** Opportunities for genetic engineering advancements that challenge our notions of progress and domination over nature. - **Steampunk Aesthetic:** Design opportunities for industrial-inspired art that transcends time periods. - **Photocopy Art:** Innovative presents for artists seeking to repurpose and upcycle everyday materials into new forms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** New opportunities for upcycling and mixed-media art. - **Genetic Engineering:** Innovations in bioengineering that challenge our perception of the natural world. - **Fashion:** Designs inspired by the beauty of machine-animal hybrids and the steampunk genre. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Ornamental AI Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere.md)