# Life-Sized Pork Piglets The Pig Project Shows How Pigs are Born into This World to be Eaten By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pig-project References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/06/26/life-sized-piglet-made-out-of-pork/) & [sophiehpowell](http://sophiehpowell.com/) The Pig project may look like a cute [art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare), but it actually carries quite a sad yet important message. It shows how pigs are born into this world only to be eaten, from head to toe. A serious illustration, the Pig project centers around an adorable piglet sculpture made entirely from [sausages and bacon strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pigs-in-blankets-collection). Created by London-based freelance animator and illustrator Sophie H. Powell in collaboration with Bonnie Moriarty, the Pig project is pretty clever, even if it is a rather simple display of [animal rights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-lion1). Powell and Moriarty created a piglet so as to pluck our heartstrings. Although many of us are disgusted at animal cruelty, the image of baby animals strikes the heart of the matter even more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal Rights Advocacy:** The Pig Project highlights the importance of animal rights and presents an opportunity for innovative solutions in this field. - **Artivism:** The use of art as a medium to raise awareness about social issues, like the Pig Project, offers potential for disruptive innovation in the art industry. - **Sustainable Food Production:** The focus on pigs being born into the world to be eaten can inspire advancements in sustainable and ethical food production methods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animal Welfare:** The Pig Project's message about the treatment of pigs in the food industry calls for disruption and innovation within the animal welfare industry. - **Art and Design:** The Pig Project demonstrates the power of art in conveying important messages, opening up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art and design industries. - **Food and Agriculture:** The focus on the entire life cycle of pigs in relation to their consumption presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food and agriculture sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meat-Free Deli Product Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatfree-campaign.md) - [Pig-Themed Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pigs.md) - [High-Quality British Pork Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jolly-hog.md) - [Anti-Meat Hypnosis Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-raging-pig-company.md) - [Porky Plant-Based Bao Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-pork-piggy-bao.md) - [Comforting Plant-Based Pork Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porkless-pies.md) - [Cultivated Pork Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-pork.md) - [Convenient Ready-to-Eat Pork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-farms-products.md) - [Highly-Localized Village Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pignear-bath.md)