# Artillery-Inspired Antiques Krystopher Sapp Gives Guns a Vintage Look By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-01-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystopher-sapp References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/artistic-war-relics-using-real-weapons) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Krystopher-Sapp/100000219127678?sk=info) Los Angeles, United States-based artist Krystopher Sapp finds in art and war a fascinating source of inspiration. This art work is intriguing and mysterious, as Sapp uses historic guns and antiques to create a kind of artistic aesthetic that makes war looks appealing. Entitled 'When a Good Man Goes to War,' this series consists of a collection of pieces that ranges from [ornamented weaponry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo) to [surreal war sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) beautifully framed. Sapp used real guns such as a Springfield rifle or .44 caliber handgun and decorated them with different elements, giving each weapon a whole new meaning. Even though war imagery and guns are sensitive topics, there is still a beauty and art in the sculptures by Krystopher Sapp. His work is exhibited in the La Luz de Jesus gallery, Los Angeles until the 29th of January. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 8% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ornamented Weaponry:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to create ornate and decorative designs on weapons, transforming them into art pieces. - **Surreal War Sculptures:** Artists can explore the concept of surrealism in war sculptures, creating thought-provoking and visually intriguing pieces. - **Artistic Repurposing:** There is potential for artists to repurpose historic guns and antiques into unique artistic creations, giving these items a new and meaningful purpose. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and promote the work of artists like Krystopher Sapp who create art using guns and war imagery, offering a unique and provocative viewing experience. - **Art Supplies and Materials:** Suppliers of art materials can cater to the needs of artists who wish to transform guns and antiques into artworks, providing specialty supplies and tools for artistic repurposing. - **Home Decor and Furniture:** The home decor and furniture industry can explore incorporating decorative gun designs or war-inspired sculptures into their product offerings, providing customers with unique and visually striking pieces for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md)