# Living Barbie Dolls Surreal and Sexy or Social Statement? By Alex Covert | Published 2008-07-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-sexy-living-barbie-dolls References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/3349/human-barbie-doll-portraits-by-alex-sandwell-kliszynski.html) & [ask-art.net](http://ask-art.net/gallery.html) At first glance, these appear to be your run-of-the-mill nudie pics. Not so! Photographer and artist, Alex Sandwell Kiszynski, has fashioned these ladies onto the bodies of [Barbie dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-professions-collection). The images are of life-size models, flesh-colored, with [plastic joints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll). The images raise the question of whether or not they are sexually surreal or a shocking social statement. **Implications** - What is really interesting to note is that these images aren't in line with Alex Sandwell Kiszynski's normal work. These weird and bizarre photos would really stand out in his portfolio, which happens to feature both [wedding photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) and completely normal portraits. Although it would be fine to show his other work to the whole family, these specific images should be kept out of view. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Life-size Barbie Dolls:** Creating life-size Barbie dolls that provoke discussion on societal norms and body image. - **Photographic Artistry:** Exploring the boundaries of photography and creating controversial art by manipulating dolls. - **Sexuality and Social Commentary:** Using artistic expressions to question and challenge societal perceptions of sexuality and beauty. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can push boundaries and create thought-provoking art through unconventional doll photography. - **Art:** Artists can use dolls as a medium to explore societal norms, confronting viewers with provocative imagery. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can leverage the Barbie doll concept to challenge traditional beauty standards and create body-positive fashion lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-exhibition.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-coffee-table.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [Doll-Inspired Fashion NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-nfts.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)