# Stained Glass Rifles Shanti1971's The End of Revolution is a Rather Intricate AK-47 By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-end-of-revolution References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/06/11/stained-glass-ak-47/) & [shanti1971.deviantart](http://shanti1971.deviantart.com/art/the-end-of-the-revolution-196885802) I never expected that I would stumble upon anything like the The End of Revolution art piece. A [stained glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) AK-47 rifle gun, this work features a juxtaposition of violent and religious connotations. Created by deviantART user shanti1971, The End of Revolution art piece seems to be advocating an [end to war, violence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise) and maybe even hate. Considering that there is a poppy sticking out of the end of this stunning and unique artwork, I think that is a safe guess. The poppy "is a [traditional symbol of remembrance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition) for the war dead, especially those of World War I, in the UK and much of the Commonwealth," as Neatorama so succinctly puts it. Brave and bold, The End of Revolution definitely sends a strong message. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Religious and Violent Contrast:** There is an opportunity for artists or designers to create works that contrast religious and violent imagery like shanti1971's stained glass AK-47. - **Symbolism in Art:** Artists can make use of traditional symbols, like the poppy, in their works to convey deeper meaning and messages. - **Weapons as Art:** There is a growing trend of turning weapons, like the AK-47, into works of art that challenge our notions of violence and society. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can look to shanti1971's stained glass AK-47 as inspiration to create provocative and thought-provoking works that challenge traditional art forms. - **Arms and Weapons:** The trend of turning weapons into art presents an opportunity for the arms and weapons industry to explore new markets and creative collaborations with artists and designers. - **Remembrance and Memorials:** The traditional symbol of remembrance, like the poppy in shanti1971's work, can be used in creating new ways to honor and remember those who have lost their lives in conflicts and wars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [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) - [Cultural Resistance Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-project.md) - [Tear Canister Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majdulin-nasrallah.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md)