# Neon Crucifixes Kruzifix from Stefan Strumbel Adds Color to the Crucifixion By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-16 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kruzifix-from-stefan-strumbel References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/06/15/kruzifix-by-stefan-strumbel/) & [stefanstrumbel](http://www.stefanstrumbel.com/) Some might call Kruzifix from Stefan Strumbel sacrilegious, but I think calling it art is more appropriate. The German artist has taken a series of crucifixes and put a colorful splash on each of them for a [solo show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) entitled 'Home Sweet Home.' Stefan Strumbel's crucifixion redesigns are pretty pieces of art to say the least. I love the choice of [bright, flashy, neon colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1). Kruzifix from Stefan Strumbel puts a [pop art spin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog) on a religious icon. Check out the gallery and decide for yourself whether this is offensive or artistic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Neon Crucifixes:** The use of vibrant, neon colors to redesign traditional religious symbols offers an opportunity to disrupt the art and religious industries alike. - **Pop Art Religious Icons:** Blending traditional religious symbolism with modern aesthetics offers unique design opportunities for fashion, home decor, and art industries. - **Controversial Art:** Pioneering new and potentially controversial art forms, such as neon crucifixes, opens up opportunities to challenge cultural norms and push boundaries in the arts. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art world can leverage neon crucifixes as a means of creating provocative and visually appealing designs that will attract new audiences. - **Religious Goods:** The use of neon in religious designs can create a new category of religious goods that appeal to a younger, more modern demographic. - **Fashion and Home Decor:** Neon crucifixes offer a unique design opportunity to incorporate religious iconography into modern fashion and home decor, creating a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Neon Illuminated Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-unity.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Creative Pop Art Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-x-crocs-pollex-clog.md) - [Nature-Inspired Urban Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kriskadecor-1.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md)