# Fantastical Macabre Sculptures Artist Roxanne Jackson Creates a Grisly World of Surreal Art By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roxanne-jackson References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2015/01/15/roxanne-jacksons-grisly-sculptures-twisted-redemption/) & [roxannejackson](http://roxannejackson.com/) The work of Roxanne Jackson may not be for everyone, but it would be hard for people to deny the level of skill and talent needed to create such [intricate sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes). Revolving around a macabre state of mind, the three dimensional depictions offer an alternative to the ever popular Madame Tussauds wax museums. Granted, Roxanne Jackson uses a variety of materials including paper mâché, clay and more. From disembodied hands to creepy animals and [surreal busts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust), Roxanne Jackson's sculptures seem to be born out of the dark depths of her mind. Beautiful Decay writes that "her themes of death, extinction and transformation mold into a still menagerie of Jungian imagery where half man/half animal, sleeping snakes, faceless figures and scary kitties are the norm." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Macabre Sculptures:** There is a trend toward the creation of complex and intricate macabre sculptures that offer an alternative to traditional wax museums, providing opportunities for artists with unique skill sets. - **Jungian Imagery:** There is an emerging trend in the use of Jungian imagery in sculpture that explores themes of death, extinction, and transformation, providing opportunities for artists to showcase their unique interpretation of these themes. - **Surreal Busts:** The use of surreal busts in sculpture is becoming increasingly popular, providing opportunities for artists to express their creativity in ways that challenge traditional perspectives and push the boundaries of what is possible in art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry could benefit greatly from supporting artists that create unique and thought-provoking works that challenge traditional norms and expectations, potentially leading to greater attention and appreciation from the art community. - **Museums:** Museums may find opportunities in showcasing unconventional and non-traditional sculptures, such as those with macabre or surreal themes, that could attract new and diverse audiences and increase revenue through exhibitions and ticket sales. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could explore opportunities in hiring artists to create macabre or surreal sculptures for use in movies, television shows, and other forms of media, potentially adding a unique and visually striking element to their productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)