# Dignity-Defining Mixed Media Yi-Hsin Tzeng Oddly Censors Obscene Magazine Scenes By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-14 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yi-hsin-tzeng References: [aureus-contemporary](http://aureus-contemporary.com/artists/yi-hsin-tzeng/) & [yihsintzeng](http://yihsintzeng.com/home.html) Although there are many out there that might throw up their hands in exasperation and disappointment when they actually lay eyes on artist Yi-Hsin Tzeng's teasingly titled [mixed media series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) 'Porn,' hopefully they will eventually be able to see the amazing talent and skill present behind each artwork. Taking these objectified women, Yi-Hsin Tzeng has reinterpreted them to reclaim both their sexuality and their dignity in rather weird ways. Born in Taipei and based in New York City, Yi-Hsin Tzeng uses everything from ink to paint and foam to chewing gum in order to transform existing [erotic photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories) and [magazine covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) into something more artistically racy. As though creating a whole new race of women, Yi-Hsin Tzeng's work is eccentric, vibrant and full of character. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed Media Art:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by using unconventional materials and techniques to create new and unique mixed media artworks. - **Reinterpreting Erotica:** Artists have the potential to disrupt the perception of erotic art by reinterpreting and reclaiming sexuality and dignity in unconventional and thought-provoking ways. - **Transforming Existing Imagery:** Innovation can be found in transforming existing photographs and magazine covers into new and visually captivating artworks that challenge societal norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can leverage disruptive innovation by embracing new mediums and techniques to create boundary-pushing artworks. - **Publishing:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the publishing industry by exploring alternative and provocative approaches to erotic art publications. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can be disrupted by incorporating unconventional and eccentric designs inspired by reinterpreted erotica, creating unique and daring clothing collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md)