# Edgy Plushies as Art ‘While You Sleep' Features Work From Cat Rabbit & Ghostpatrol By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-04-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushies-for-adults-stuffed-animals-as-art References: [wotnews.au](http://wotnews.com.au/like/ghostpatrol_and_cat_rabbit_while_you_sleep/3066183/) & [ghostpatrol.net](http://www.ghostpatrol.net/) Plushies don’t have to exist merely as a nostalgic memory of your beloved childhood past. They can be artistic and grown-up but still youthful and magical. For all of your plushie needs, check out the collaborative work of artists Cat Rabbit and Ghostpatrol entitled “While You Sleep.” This collection features badgers with pocket watches, vampire monkeys, elves, sleeping dolls, stuffed owls, and many other whimsical creatures all made with a miraculous attention to detail. Using stuffed animals as an artistic medium does communicate obvious innocence, but there is definitely an edge to these mythical characters. Check out the [Gorker Gallery’s website](http://www.gorkergallery.com) to get a glimpse of their most recent exhibition if you couldn’t make it to the real-life exhibit that was shown from February 19th until March 8th at the Gorker Museum in Fitzroy, Australia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 3% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Plushies:** Using stuffed animals as an artistic medium can disrupt the traditional notions of art and create a new market for artistic plushies. - **Whimsical Creatures:** The use of mythical and whimsical creatures in plushie art creates a unique and fantastical consumer experience. - **Edgy Nostalgia:** Combining childhood nostalgia with edgy and mature themes can create an opportunity to appeal to adults seeking unique and unconventional artwork. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can explore a new medium and new type of art which can appeal to younger generations and create unique artistic expressions. - **Retail:** Retail can see opportunity in this kind of art and create a new section in their stores or online sites exclusively for these unique products. - **Toy:** The toy industry can look to expand their market demographic and create a new type of product which appeals both to old and young customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md) - [Plush Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan.md) - [Spellbinding Collectible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Fluffy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupocha-chan.md) - [RPG-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobold-plushies.md)