# Creepy Porcelain Figurine Art Tom LaBonty Gives Thrift Store Ceramics Macabre Makovers By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurine-art References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/10/20/Artist-Gives-Grandmas-Ceramic-Figurines-A-Black-Metal-Makeover/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoffinCollector) With Halloween just around the corner, it is only natural that people would be interested such creations as the porcelain figurine art of Tom LaBonty. Giving thrift store finds macabre makeovers, he converts familiar characters into the stuff of nightmares. From a [clown wielding a bloody butcher knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) to Princess Aurora, the Sleeping Beauty, sporting a KISS-like makeup look, the porcelain figurine art is disturbing on many levels. Based in Portland, Oregon, the artist could easily create a house of horrors based around his porcelain figurine art collection. Selling them on his [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) shop, Coffin Collector, his work appears to be more of a twisted hobby than a profession. He writes, "For entertainment, I buy cute thrift store figurines and mess with them." Perhaps others will be tempted to exercise their own creativity in this way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Macabre Porcelain Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to transform traditional porcelain figurines into eerie and unsettling art pieces. - **Thrift Store Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop creative ways to repurpose thrift store finds and give them a unique and unsettling twist. - **Unique Halloween Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create one-of-a-kind Halloween decorations by combining traditional figurines with macabre elements. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the market for bizarre and unusual art pieces that challenge traditional norms and captivate a niche audience. - **E-commerce and Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a platform that specializes in the sale of repurposed and unsettling items, appealing to those seeking unconventional home decor. - **Event Planning and Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customized Halloween decor services that incorporate creepy porcelain art pieces, providing a unique and memorable experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Luxe Fashion Porcelain Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-figurines-1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Miniature Horror Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky.md)