# Morbid Art Shows Carved Gun Gravestones By TrendHead | Published 2008-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morbid-art-shows-gravestones-carved-with-guns1 References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2008/11/ceasefire.html) & [gitteweisegallery](http://www.gitteweisegallery.com/wittmers/index.html) This is a [morbid art project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) by Marcus Wittmers called 'Waffenruge.' He has brilliantly [carved realistic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-scrimshaw-henry-collection) of guns on gravestones. Deliciously dark--I totally love these pieces. I may even be able to live with one, although it would clearly unsettle all visitors to my home. **Implications** - In today's society, we hear about horrible things such as war and violent crimes every day. Sometimes people need a little reminder about what is happening on their planet because they are often times stuck in their own little bubble. A trend such as this one is can be compared to [shockvertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated) -- a way of advertising that almost forces people to look and listen. Shockvertising is one of the best ways to get a strong message across to people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 20% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Morbid Art:** Artists are creating more edgy and provocative art pieces that shock and catch the viewers' attention. - **Shockvertising:** Advertisers are pushing the boundaries of conventional advertising to create more memorable, impactful and thought-provoking campaigns. - **Memento Mori:** The trend of embracing and creating art that explores themes of death, mortality and the transient nature of life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The morbid art trend presents opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and provocative pieces that stand out from the typical art world. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The Shockvertising trend can be embraced by marketers and advertisers to create impactful and memorable campaigns that resonate with their target audience. - **Funeral and Cemetery Services:** Companies that specialize in funeral and cemetery services could explore adding unique and personalized options for gravestones and monuments, such as custom carvings or engravings, to better serve their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Cultural Resistance Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-project.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md)