# Confectionary Weapon Exhibits These Cake Gun Sculptures by Scott Hove are Part of 'Guns & Ecstasy' By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scott-hove References: [worleygig](http://www.worleygig.com/2013/05/scott-hoves-cake-gun-sculptures/) & [hifructose](http://hifructose.com/2013/05/06/opening-night-scott-hoves-guns-ecstasy-at-spoke-art/) Renowned sculptor Scott Hove is wowing audiences once again with this latest art exhibition called 'Guns & Ecstasy,' which showcases a variety of different weaponry that are designed in the shape of cakes. While these [cake-like sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons) look good enough to eat, these art pieces are actually made from foam material, with the addition of several [cake-decorating tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttercream-haze). This exhibit by Hove gives the illusion that these guns are made from edible material, while in fact they are simply made from ordinary, inedible objects. The blending of these [sweet confectionary colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-cake) and textures with the outline of these violent pieces of weaponry provides an interesting theme that compares aggression with a completely innocent hobby. This 'Guns & Ecstasy' exhibit by Scott Hove is running until May 25th, 2013 at the Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco, California. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of sculptures made from edible materials, allowing for a unique blend of art and food. - **Contrasting Themes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create art exhibits that juxtapose contrasting themes, such as aggression and innocence, to evoke thought and conversation. - **Illusionary Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop artistic techniques that create illusions and challenge viewers' perceptions of reality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate different materials and techniques into traditional art forms to create new and engaging experiences for viewers. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse art and food by exploring unconventional ways to present and transform ordinary food items into visually stunning creations. - **Event Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate unique and thought-provoking art exhibitions and events that push boundaries and challenge traditional perceptions of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Architectural Sugar Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-story-of-salt-and-sugar.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Screen-Printed Chocolate Tiled Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-room-1.md) - [Danish Pastry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-art-collection.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cake.md)