# Wacky Woodland Creatures Meet Uli the Ovivore and His Whimsical Cohort By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wacky-woodland-creatures References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/image_file.asp?individual_id=189831&portfolio_id=2317913) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Jessica_Fortner) Artist Jessica Fortner has shared her wild woodland nightmares with the world. Starting here with Uli the Ovivore, her creations range from [whimsical to terrifying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima). Fortner showed her wacky woodland creatures at the C1 Art Space “All Dolled Up” show in Toronto, Canada. The artist first crafts these creations from a variety of materials, then photographs them. Jessica Fortner is based in Toronto, Canada, also home to these wacky woodland creatures. **Implications** - Consumers are looking to reconnect with nature, having been overwhelmed with technological advancements in the last decade. This is because they can readily empathize with nature more so than sterile technology. Corporations can satiate this consumer desire to return to more naturalistic lifestyles by utilizing organic and [nature-inspired textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whispers-of-the-wildwood) in the products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 7% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reconnect with Nature:** Corporations can satiate consumer desire to return to more naturalistic lifestyles by utilizing organic and nature-inspired textiles in products. - **Whimsical Creations:** Artists and designers can tap into the appeal of whimsical creations to captivate consumers and offer unique, imaginative products. - **Material Innovation:** Exploring and experimenting with a variety of materials can lead to innovative and captivating creations that stand out in the market. ### Where This Applies - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can leverage consumer demand for organic and nature-inspired textiles to create sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can capitalize on the appeal of whimsical creations to create unique and imaginative products that resonate with consumers. - **Material Science Industry:** The material science industry has the opportunity to explore and develop new materials that can be used to create captivating and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Canadian Animal-Themed Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-animals-maple-syrup-jar.md) - [Mythical Forest-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md)