# Peaceful Plant Firearms Harm Less by Sonia Rentsch Sends a Positive Message to the World By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harm-less References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/05/harmless-weapons-made-of-plants-by-sonia-rentsch/) & [soniarentsch](http://www.soniarentsch.com/) The Harm Less photo series sends a powerful message to the world. It is a unique collection of firearms that have not been fashioned out of metal, but organic materials such as [twigs, flowers and leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany). The title of the Harm Less series represents two ideas. The first addresses the fact that these weapons are 'harmless' while the second encourages people to do less harm. In the wake of [gun legislation in the United States](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise), this series is eye-opening. Created by Australian artist Sonia Rentsch, the Harm Less photo series also showcases [plant-based grenades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-potential) and bullets. According to her about page, Rentsch's "weltanschauung [world view] is to find the beauty in everything." She certainly managed to achieve that even when dealing with such ugly objects as weapons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Organic Firearm Design:** Designing firearms using organic materials opens up opportunities for eco-friendly weapons. - **Plant-based Weaponry:** The use of plant-based materials for weapons could inspire innovation in ammunition and explosives. - **Sustainable Weapon Manufacturing:** Creating firearms with sustainable materials could disrupt the traditional gun industry and promote a more environmentally conscious approach. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers could explore the concept of organic and sustainable firearms and create pieces that challenge the traditional view of weapons. - **Weapon Manufacturing:** A new industry could emerge, focusing on creating guns and weapons with organic and sustainable materials. - **Environmental Conservation:** The development of sustainable and eco-friendly weaponry could promote a more environmentally conscious approach to defense and security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Floral-Inspired Sculptural Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md)