# Gun-Based Flute Designs Constantine Zlatev Creates Melodies from Unlikely Materials By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/constantine-zlatev References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/constantine-zlatev-robotic-gun-flutes-08-21-2014/) & [madeinconstantine](http://www.madeinconstantine.com/) Constantine Zlatev is an artist from the United States who was tired of seeing so much material go to waste. To demonstrate how various products can be combined to create something beautiful, the artist made a [gun flute that produces music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore) in an unlikely way. DesignBoom states that "the mechanics are programmed and controlled through open-source electronics using an Arduino microprocessor and a raspberry pi board." Through these means of technology, the design is able to produce music and show that even scraps of metal can be combined and melded to create something beautiful (even an item like a gun). Using a gun for a base is also an interesting choice, as it shows how something so dangerous can suddenly be turned into an engaging and thought-provoking piece of art. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/constantine-zlatev-robotic-gun-flutes-08-21-2014/), [madeinconstantine](http://www.madeinconstantine.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** Creating art from unlikely materials, such as gun parts, to showcase the beauty of repurposing and reducing waste. - **Open-source Electronics:** Utilizing Arduino microprocessors and Raspberry Pi boards to program and control mechanical designs, opening up possibilities for innovative creations. - **Transformative Design:** Taking potentially dangerous objects, like guns, and turning them into captivating pieces of art that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Exploring new artistic expressions and pushing boundaries by repurposing materials and integrating technology. - **Technology and Electronics:** Advancing open-source electronics to drive innovation in various fields, including art, design, and mechanical engineering. - **Social Commentary:** Using unconventional art forms to spark dialogue and challenge societal norms, fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instrument-Resembling Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trumpet-coffee.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Sculptural Art Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-and-stone-piano-v2.md) - [Coffee Ground-Made Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowie.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [Stealthy Rare Wooden Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01.md)