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# Bullet Shell Animal Sculptures
The 'We're at Peace' Art Collection is Made from Used Bullet Shells

By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-07 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/were-at-peace
References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/bullet-shells-sculptures-we-are-at-peace-federico-uribe/) & [federicouribe](http://federicouribe.com/)

Columbian artist Federico Uribe has created a new art series titled 'We're at peace' that consists of thousands of [spent bullets shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmentos-de-mar) that have been transformed into stunning [animal-themed sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu).

Now based out of Miami, Florida, this collection from Uribe presents an interesting juxtaposition between material and subject. It's intriguing to think that a lethal medium like firearm bullets can be transformed into wild animals so full of life like bears, lions and various different birds. Of course, another interesting interpretation is that the sculptures are actually meant to represent [animal trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dobel-atelier-animales-endmicos), and they too are also interestingly made up of the very same material that would be used to hunt and kill them for display.

Regardless of the message, what it certain is that the 'We're at peace' collection certainly does show a stunning display of artistic prowess and attention to detail.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Upcycling Art:** Opportunities to continue to positively impact the environment through creating artistic pieces from waste and used material.
- **Transformational Art:** Create art that asks users to think differently about mediums being used.
- **Eco-forward Art:** Potential demand for art that makes a statement about environmental issues and sustainable living.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Design:** Opportunities for an artist to create environmental awareness through their art pieces.
- **Recycling and Waste Management:** Development of innovative practices for the management of waste material to create pieces that are offsetting an environmental impact.
- **Lifestyle and Home:** Demand for home décor items made from upcycled materials as an ethical and environmentally friendly alternative.

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