# Gnarly Knitted Skeletons Ben Cuevas' 'Transcending the Material' is Insanely Intricate By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transcending-the-material References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/10/22/knitted-skeleton/) & [bencuevas.wordpress](http://bencuevas.wordpress.com/2010/10/21/transcending-the-material/) I don't think I've ever seen a knitted creation as intricate as 'Transcending the Material.' As a full replica of a human skeleton, it seems like each vertebra and phalange is accounted for. Created by Ben Cuevas, 'Transcending the Material' is a [mixed-media art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral) that was knitted while he was part of in Wassaic Project, an [arts collective and residency program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-week-at-the-knees) located in New York. The whole installation includes a pyramid of Borden’s condensed milk cans, atop which the skeleton rests cross-legged. Above the skeleton hang prints of body parts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed-media Art:** There is an opportunity for exploring mixed-media art creations beyond traditional forms. - **Intricate Knitting Techniques:** Development of intricate knitting techniques can lead to innovative artwork in the future. - **Replicas of Human Anatomy:** Replication of human anatomy through different mediums can revolutionize the art industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Exploring mixed-media art techniques can open new opportunities in the art and design industry. - **Textile Industry:** Intricate knitting techniques can revolutionize textile industries and push the boundaries of textile-based artwork. - **Medical and Science Industry:** Replicating human anatomy can have practical applications in the medical and science industries for research and education. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [3D-Printed Skeletal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskyn.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md)