# Ammunition-Made Mini Architecture The Skull of Santa Guerro III Represents War, Death and Religion By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skull-of-santa-guerro-iii References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/church-made-of-guns-and-ammo) & [alfarrow](http://www.alfarrow.com/) The Skull of Santa Guerro III is definitely not the first of its kind. That is because it was built by an artist who specializes in creating mini building sculptures made out of guns and gun parts such as the [Cathedral](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-farrow) and [Foot Bone of Santa Guerro](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-war-ammunition-art). All of these dark and gritty works of art are part of his growing Reliquaries series. Created by American artist Al Farrow, the Skull of Santa Guerro III debuted at the Art Miami's VIP opening night this year. Known for modeling his sculptures after [religious places](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-of-trees), he says, "The sculptures are an ironic play on the medieval cult of the relic, [tomb art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn), and the seductive nature of objects commissioned and historically employed by those seeking position of power." Thus, he plays with ideas of war and death as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mini Building Sculptures:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating mini building sculptures using unconventional materials like guns and gun parts. - **Reliquaries Series:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the concept of relics and tomb art in modern sculpture. - **Art From Unconventional Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of traditional art by using unconventional materials such as guns and gun parts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unconventional materials and themes into traditional art and sculpture practices. - **Military and Defense:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Repurposing decommissioned guns and gun parts for artistic and decorative purposes. - **Religious and Spiritual:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagining religious symbols and relics in contemporary art and design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Minimalist Wooden Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-wooden-figures.md) - [Mexican Heritage-Honoring Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots.md) - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md)