# Decaying Fleshtography 'Zombie Body' by Maxine Guenther Imagines the Skin After the Apocalypse By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-02-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-body-by-maxine-guenther References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Zombie-Body/413634) If you've a sensitive stomach (either by nature or due to Friday night festivities), you might want to steer clear of 'Zombie Body' by Maxine Guenther. This photo shoot explores the many [signs of skin decay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skingpts-aging-model) that could occur after a cataclysmic event like the apocalypse. Using [wound and burn makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx), 'Zombie Body' by Maxine Guenther shows the gory side of End Days. As time continues to march to 2012, it's clear that the apocalypse is very much a top-of-mind event in the minds of artists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skin Decay:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in skincare and cosmetic industry to develop products that can simulate realistic skin decay effects. - **End Days Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to create provocative and unsettling artworks that reflect the themes of the apocalypse and decay. - **Post-apocalyptic Fashion:** Disruption in the fashion industry with the emergence of post-apocalyptic clothing lines that incorporate elements of decaying flesh and zombie aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare and Cosmetic:** Opportunities for skincare and cosmetic companies to develop products and treatments that address the aesthetic desires of consumers interested in simulating skin decay effects. - **Art:** Opportunities for artists and art galleries to explore and exhibit artwork that reflects the themes of the apocalypse and decaying flesh. - **Fashion:** Emergence of post-apocalyptic fashion brands and designers creating clothing lines that embrace the aesthetic of decay and zombies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonami.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md)