# Sewn-Up Shotguns Monte A. Smith Creates a Crocheted Gun Store Art Installation By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-05-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocheted-gun-store References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/05/02/crocheted-gun-store/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/14088873@N06/with/5655338651/) Art student Monte A. Smith, who also goes by the alias Senor Mysterioso, has created a unique art installation for his thesis project. Studying for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Monte A. Smith combined a fine material with a harsh object in this [crocheted gun store installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral). The unique art work replicates a usual gun store display but is done entirely with yarn. Monte A. Smith built rifles, shotguns, pistols and even the ammo boxes you would find in a gun store. The crocheted gun store is a one-of-a-kind art installation that has already received lots of attention. I'm not sure how long it took him to [knit together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macmahon-knitting-mills-and-beams) all these weapons, but the end result is astonishing and I'm sure he received an A on his thesis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Yarn Art:** The trend of using unconventional materials in art installations can lead to opportunities for artists to showcase their creativity. - **Crochet Replica:** The trend of creating life-like replicas through crochet or other material can lead to innovations in the production of functional objects. - **Consumer Art:** The trend of creating art that mimics everyday objects can lead to innovations in the way we view and interact with everyday products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can adopt crochet or other unusual materials for installations and public art projects to attract public attention and create innovative pieces. - **Weapon Manufacturing:** The weapon manufacturing industry can innovate by exploring alternative materials for building guns or ammunition that are less toxic for the environment. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can create enticing window displays that replicate an art installation concept to attract potential customers and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md) - [Textured Cast Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Playful Button-Focused Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-mccall.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)