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# Corpse Wall Installations
Valentina De Matha Covers a Room with Miniaturized Bodies

By Jason Soy | Published 2011-07-26 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentina-de-matha
References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/07/valentina-de&#8217-matha/) & [valentinadematha](http://www.valentinadematha.com/)

Valentina De Matha sure knows how to get people's attention -- especially with this [wall installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall) that features a bunch of bodies hanging in an eerie and inanimate manner.

The bodies in this Valentina De Matha installation are made from [paper mache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany) and there are a total of 308 bodies. They are placed in a [scattered pattern across the room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) in order to demonstrate, according to De Matha, that, "Nothing had logical meaning." De Matha also explains, "I chose a neutral color, white, symbolizing a collective identity rather than individual." The installation itself is anything but neutral as lucky participants are overcome but a somber experience.

**Implications** - Consumers are fascinated by corpse imagery because it's evocative of death, a subject that both intrigues and confronts people with their fears. Corporations looking to shocking imagery for advertisements may consider using graphics which involve corpses.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 47% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Corpse Imagery:** The use of corpse imagery in art and advertising can evoke strong emotions and intrigue consumers.
- **Eerie Installations:** Art installations that create a somber or unsettling atmosphere can attract attention and captivate audiences.
- **Neutral Symbolism:** Using neutral colors and symbolism can create a collective identity and provoke thought on deeper meanings.

### Where This Applies

- **Art:** Artists and galleries can use corpse imagery and eerie installations to provoke thought and create interest in their work.
- **Advertising:** Marketers can incorporate shocking imagery, such as corpses, in their advertisements to attract attention and create a lasting impression on consumers.
- **Fashion:** Fashion designers can experiment with eerie or provocative themes in their collections to create a memorable and unique aesthetic.

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