# Terrifying Grayscale Child Portraits Wei Yan Shows Little Kids with Serious Issues By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wei-yan References: [diskursdisko.de](http://www.diskursdisko.de/2011/08/wei-yan-portraits/) & [kokomoo](http://www.kokomoo.com/) If you’re scared of little children who have a [devilish side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app), then you probably shouldn’t look at these [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia) by Wei Yan. Wei Yan is a talented artist who has quite a keen eye for the macabre. The portfolio consists of several creepy-looking kids who really don’t look like they’re interested in playtime or making nice with people. Some of the [creepy pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) include a little boy with his head split open in three ways and decapitated heads that have been bunched together like a bunch of gruesome balloons. Even though they can be disturbing at times, these images are very difficult to tear your eyes from despite being dark. Essentially, the series is just the right dose of darkness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dark Art:** There is a growing trend in the art world for dark, unsettling imagery that challenges traditional notions of beauty and appeals to a niche audience. - **Creepy Portraits:** Photographers and artists are creating portraits that showcase unsettling and disturbing elements, capturing attention and provoking strong emotional reactions. - **Macabre Aesthetic:** The use of macabre imagery is becoming increasingly popular in various art forms, reflecting a fascination with the darker side of human nature. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can create disruptive innovation opportunities by exploring and pushing the boundaries of traditional aesthetics and subject matter. - **Entertainment and Media:** The demand for unsettling and provocative content presents opportunities for filmmakers, writers, and content creators to tap into this dark aesthetic and cater to a specific audience. - **Fashion and Design:** Fashion designers and interior decorators can incorporate macabre elements into their creations, offering unique and unconventional options for consumers seeking to express their individuality and challenge societal norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Cherubic Ceramic Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avant-arte.md)