# Puzzling Animal Artwork These Intricate Wall Decals are Inspired by Tangram Puzzles By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangram-puzzles References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/09/03/geometric-wooden-animal-heads/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/fr/shop/POLIGON) Tomasz Ciurka recently began designing a series of [geometric wall decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface) that draw inspiration from tangram puzzles. Traditionally tangram puzzles consist of a number of flat pieces that fit together to create different shapes and designs. Ciurka's work draws on this beloved game as inspiration for his unusual animal designs. The Krakow-based artist uses a series of wooden pieces to create the silhouette of different animals. While Ciurka largely focuses on wild animals such as foxes, wolves and raccoons, he also features domestic animals as well. Despite the fact that the animal heads are perfectly symmetrical, the grain of the wood gives each piece a unique texture. The overall effect is an intricate wall decal that mirrors the artistic geometry of a tangram puzzle. Ciurka's work is available for purchase from his [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geometric Wall Decals:** Using geometric shapes to create intricate wall decor. - **Tangram Puzzles:** Drawing inspiration from traditional tangram puzzles to create unique designs. - **Symmetrical Animal Designs:** Creating perfectly symmetrical designs of animals using wood pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Innovative wall decals inspired by traditional puzzle games to create unique home decor. - **Arts and Crafts:** Exploring new materials and design techniques to create intricate animal designs. - **E-commerce:** Selling artistic and unique wall decals on online marketplaces such as Etsy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf.md) - [Challenging Animal Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendy-gold-endangered-species.md) - [Dog-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogthemed-puzzle.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Geometric Sculpture Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-box.md) - [Computer Generated Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffling-bubbles.md) - [QR-Connected Puzzle Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-indoors-puzzle.md)