At the Monument to the Victims of Gun Violence (Thomas Paine Plaza), there is a controversial piece where a bronze statue of a child stands holding a ball. The base of the statue creates a shadow gun statue effect: When the sun is directly overhead, the shadow of the child’s arm and the lamppost behind it converge to form the silhouette of a handgun on the pavement.
Officially titled Non-Violence, created by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd. While not technically a "shadow" piece, it creates a psychological shadow. The bronze Colt Python revolver has its barrel tied in a knot. The statue implies the gun is useless—its "shadow" on the ground looks like a twisted serpent. This is the most photographed gun statue in the world.
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The archetype of the shadow gun statue first gained traction in the late 1990s, inspired by three distinct cultural streams:
By the mid-2000s, independent foundries in Eastern Europe and Japan began producing limited-run shadow gun statues. The most famous early mold was the "Eclipse Revolver" – a 12-inch statue of a revolver wrapped in what appeared to be liquid darkness. shadow gun statue
In the world of video game memorabilia, few items are as elusive—or as visually striking—as the Shadow Gun Statue. While not a mass-produced collectible found on store shelves, this piece refers to the highly sought-after replicas and promotional statues based on the iconic weaponry from Madfinger Games' sci-fi shooter series, Shadowgun.
For fans of the franchise, which includes Shadowgun (2011) and Shadowgun Legends (2018), the "Shadow Gun" is more than just a firearm; it is the signature tool of the hero, John Slade. A statue of this weapon represents the gritty, cyberpunk heart of the game. At the Monument to the Victims of Gun
Small foundries in Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Czech Republic) cast miniatures of the Sarajevo shadow statue. Prices range from $200 to $1,500. Look for "gun shadow bronze miniature" or "negative space weapon art."
The statue’s design is unmistakably Madfinger. It blends the ruggedness of Gears of War with the sleek minimalism of Destiny. The archetype of the shadow gun statue first
Due to the rarity of the official statue, the Shadowgun community has taken matters into its own hands. High-resolution 3D models ripped from the game files have been converted into printable STL files. Hobbyists are now creating their own Shadow Gun statues using resin 3D printers, painting them with metallic acrylics, and adding DIY LED wiring. Sites like Etsy feature artisans selling custom-painted replicas, bridging the gap for fans who missed the official release.