# Gangster Quiltings 'Life After Death Quilts' by Anne Brenneke Aren't For Old Ladies By TrendHead | Published 2009-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gangster-quiltings-life-after-death-quilts-by-anne-brenneke References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2009/02/25/life-after-death-quilts-by-anne-brenneke/) Is there anything more granny-like than [quilt-making](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blanket-collections)? I used to think it was only a lovely home hobby for grandmothers, but not anymore... I found this amazing series of quilts made by artist Anne Brenneke called ‘Life After Death Quilts.' They are so deliciously gangster. The quilts are part of a [graduation project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles) called “Life After Death” made by Anne Brenneke. I love the vibe and the work that has clearly gone into them. The quilts show images of [rap legends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyline-carpet) Eazy-E, The Norotious B.I.G., Big L and J Dilla. Now that is what I call re-invention. So much cooler to have an artistic one off quilt on your wall than a cheesy fan poster. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Re-invention of Traditional Crafts:** Opportunities to create unique and edgy products from traditional crafts to appeal to younger generations. - **Celebration of Subculture Icons:** Opportunities to create collections that celebrate subculture icons for home decor. - **Personalized Home Decor:** Opportunities to create personalized home decor items from quilting and other traditional crafts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Industry:** Explore ways to reinvent traditional crafts to create new and unique products. - **Home Decor Industry:** Create a new line of personalized home decor products inspired by subculture icons. - **Art Industry:** Integrate traditional crafts like quilting with modern art to create new forms of artistic expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Art-Infused Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nepenthes-capsule.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Graphic Colorful Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-prince.md)