# Morbid Moose Illustrations Ryan McLennan Shows the Disturbing Side of a Peaceful Animal By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-mclennan References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/02/ryan-mclennan/) & [ryanmclennan](http://www.ryanmclennan.com/) If Bullwinkle ever went American Psycho on Smokey the Bear, these Ryan McLennan illustrations might be the most accurate portrayal of what might happen. Richmond, VA-based artist Ryan McLennan illustrated a series of [moose tearing bears apart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-knuckles-x-boll). Through [decapitation and severe mutilation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer), these animals shows the predators who the boss of the woods are. I suppose years of repressed anxiety from being the prey to the predators have finally caught up to these once-peaceful creatures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gory Animal Illustrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of shocking and disturbing imagery in art to challenge traditional notions of beauty and provoke strong emotional responses. - **Animal Dominance Depictions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create illustrations that depict unconventional power dynamics in the animal kingdom, challenging preconceived notions of hierarchy and dominance. - **Reimagining Animal Archetypes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefine traditional animal archetypes by portraying them in unexpected and unsettling ways, encouraging viewers to question established narratives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate shock value and controversial subjects into art to push boundaries, challenge artistic norms, and spark conversations. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate dark and unsettling visual elements into graphic design to create bold and memorable brand identities that stand out in the market. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize provocative and controversial imagery in advertising campaigns to capture attention, generate buzz, and create a lasting impact on consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad.md) - [Canadian Animal-Themed Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-animals-maple-syrup-jar.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Character Art-Infused Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-x-kasing.md) - [Provocative AR Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-so-happy-animals.md)