# Stained Glass Backboard Art Victor Solompn Puts an Artistic Spin on These Basketball Backboards By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-backboards References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/372672/Colorful-Stained-Glass-Basketball-Backboards-Make-The-Game-More-Beautiful/) & [literallyballing](http://www.literallyballing.com/) Some might think that basketball backboards are no place for delicacy, but artist Victor Solomon clearly disagrees. His project Literally Balling consists of handmade stained glass backboards and [bejeweled basketball nets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offwhite-co-wilson). What began as a joke is now very much a reality and an unexpected source of beauty. We typically consider stained glass as an older medium, as centuries old churches rush to mind. These artistic basketball backboards offer a fresh perspective and are often influenced by the very sport they appear in. This is evidenced by the circular ball-inspired patterns in the stained glass, as well as the court-mimicry. Even the nets indicate an "esthetic convergence of historical opulence and our modern day kings of court" with their decadent detailing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stained Glass Sports:** Creating stained glass elements in sports equipment offers a unique way to blend art and athleticism. - **Sports-inspired Art:** The fusion of sports and art opens up new opportunities for creative expression and the appreciation of athleticism. - **Historical Aesthetics in Sports:** Bringing historical opulence to modern sports equipment creates a visually striking contrast. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment:** The sports equipment industry can explore incorporating artistic elements like stained glass into their products. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can tap into the trend of sports-inspired art to create unique and visually appealing pieces. - **Luxury Sports Goods:** The luxury goods industry can explore the market for high-end sports equipment that features historical aesthetics and artistic elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round21.md) - [Artfully Crafted Basketball Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-court-1.md) - [NBA-Honoring Alcohol Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-solomon-x-michelob-ultra.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Basketball-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bb-4000-li-basketball-shoes.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Wine Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-solomon.md) - [Empowering Artful Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-chainkua-reindorf.md) - [Vibrant Graphic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-skull-basketball.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cj-hendry1.md)