# Anatomical Animal Amalgamations Benedetta Bonichi Uses X-Ray Photography to Create New Species By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xray-photography References: [unknowneditors.tumblr](http://unknowneditors.tumblr.com/post/41745667113) & [toseeinthedark.it](http://www.toseeinthedark.it/) Offering a macabre perspective, the [x-ray photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) by Benedetta Bonichi portrays [surreal and fantastical creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) that could not possibly exist. X-rays tend to be associated with the medical profession, but these images, however, have clearly been altered to combine [different species together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-generator) to create new and wondrous hybrids. While slightly creepy in a mad-scientist kind of way, the images of the woman with octopus tentacles and the one with a fish tail remind me of The Little Mermaid, as though the artist has brought beloved, imaginative fantasy characters to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anatomical Hybrids:** New, fantastical creatures created by combining different animal species using x-ray photography technology. - **Surreal Photography:** The use of altered images to create fantastical beings using professional photography equipment. - **Macabre Art:** An art trend depicting unusual and sometimes gruesome or unsettling subject matter such as anatomical animal amalgamations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** This trend is an opportunity for artists and designers who can use this method to create a new type of art or incorporate it into their existing portfolios. - **Photography:** Professional photographers can offer clients this unique service to create surreal, animal-based images. - **Fashion and Costuming:** Fashion designers and costume makers can use the concept of the anatomical animal amalgamation to create unique and imaginative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [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) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md)