Canadian artist Viktor Mitic has coined “gun art” as his own form of artistic style. Mitic paints portraits of pop icons, celebrities and politicians, then shoots these portraits for an interestingly artistic effect.
Marilyn Monroe, Hello Kitty and even Jesus have all made it into his repertoire. Viktor Mitic’s work brings light to the issue of guns in a world, where violence and weapons are used to upkeep peace. Giving a more unique and practical use to gunshots, Mitic created these works to prove that violence isn't a gun's sole purpose.
What's Driving This Trend
- Gun Art
- A new form of artistic style using gunshots to create portraits of pop icons, celebrities and politicians.
- Controversial Art
- Artists who use controversial themes to draw attention to societal issues, such as guns, violence, and political events.
- Mixed Media Art
- Combining traditional art forms with non-traditional elements like gunshots to create something original and innovative.
Who This Affects Most
- Fine Arts
- Incorporating unconventional media and themes into art, opening up new avenues for artistic expression and challenging artistic traditions.
- Art Galleries and Exhibitions
- Showcasing emerging artists and their controversial pieces that can be used to engage in social, cultural, and political discussions.
- Gun and Firearms Industry
- Gun industry can collaborate with artists to bring a new perspective to their products, tackling controversial issues brought up by media and art.
