# Plumed Pooches Emily Valentine Bullock's Bird Feather Dogs By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumed-pooches-emily-valentine-bullocks-bird-feather-dogs References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/4227792/Dogs-may-fly-the-artwork-of-Emily-Valentine-Bullock.html) & [emilyvalentine.au](http://emilyvalentine.com.au/) After making a budgerigar brassiere from the feathers of two deceased pets, Sydney-based artist Emily Valentine Bullock began creating these dogs using plumage from dead birds. Her collection features bizarre creations such as a Loridoodle and a pair of Budgie Chihuahuas. Over the last ten years, the artist has developed her technique fashioning these colorful canines from feathers from various sources including road kill, cat kill and dead pets. The artist has recently moved to a new source of feathers: the Indian Mynah bird, which she traps in a special cage before gassing them with a car exhaust. While the use of these feathers may be controversial, the Indian Mynah bird is a registered pest in Australia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create innovative works using natural materials - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry to adopt sustainable practices and use alternative materials in their products - **Ethical Sourcing:** Opportunity for businesses to ensure ethical sourcing practices and transparency in their supply chain ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion designers and manufacturers to incorporate unique and sustainable materials in their products - **Art Industry:** Opportunity for artists and galleries to explore animal-inspired art and showcase innovative works using natural materials - **Environmental Services:** Opportunity for companies to develop sustainable and ethical practices for natural resource management ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Pet-Inspired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamburins-sunshine.md) - [Pet-Inspired Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvetail-perfumes.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Digital Pet Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepa-paris.md) - [Modern Pet Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-pet-collection.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md)