# Fantastically Freaky Art Tim Jones Creates Macabre Mutated Characters By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-jones References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/02/tim-jones/) & [imakeweirdthings.blogspot](http://imakeweirdthings.blogspot.com/) There is weird and abnormal art, and then there are the Tim Jones characters that are undeniably ghoulish and grotesque. According to the artist, many of these terrifying creations start out from innocent conceptions that become twisted and disfigured as they progressed. From his [freaky fetus-like clay creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-fossils-1) to the [monstrous baby-dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing), Tim Jones' creepy characters, in his very own words, are ”damn right terrifying.” See what Tim Jones can do in the gallery...but beware. **Implications** - Jones' contemporary art is inspired by [freaky and abnormal creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird) that are unconventional and unfamiliar. His characters embody certain opposing characteristics such as innocent and menacing, and aim to strike a balance between the two forces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Macabre Art:** Opportunities for new artistic mediums and styles that push the boundaries of our understanding of conventional art. - **Opposing Characteristics Art:** Exploring the use of contrasting themes and subjects to create provocative and thought-provoking art. - **Emerging Contemporary Art:** A resurgence of contemporary art, particularly in the areas of horror, the paranormal, and the supernatural. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Artistic Mediums:** Innovating and experimenting with new materials and techniques to create macabre and unconventional art. - **Entertainment:** Creating horror-themed content such as films, TV shows, and books that appeal to audiences who enjoy unconventional and macabre art. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating macabre and unconventional art into advertising and marketing campaigns in order to attract alternative and unconventional audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Whimsical Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asterisk-1.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md)