Sculpture Space is a unique organization responsible for bringing some of the most creative and artistic minds to the forefront of society. Those lucky enough to be selected as an Artist-In-Residence are given an opportunity to create their work, share it with the public and in some cases, have their work displayed in different locations across the country. Sculptures, and art in general, comparable to early man's parietal art, speak a unique and colorful language all people can identify with.
Art is part of our collective humanity and Resident Artist Matthew Mosher, through his art, is in lockstep with man's prehistoric activities to communicate creatively. Art, like music, is a powerful medium penetrating hearts and minds, and Mosher is using it to address gun violence in America with his new installation at Sculpture Space.
Gun violence in America can arguably be classified as an epidemic and the current trajectory we're on as a nation seems to be creating a greater gap among those on opposite ends of the gun violence and gun ownership debate. Nevertheless, something significant must change for the situation to improve, and Mosher's pieces may just be the artistic tools needed to facilitate dialogues aimed at reducing gun violence in America. In addition to the plaster casts of 9mm gun cartridges, Mosher's other installation is a map of the U.S. showing the six states where mass murders have taken place recently. The six states—Minnesota, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Kansas and Mississippi—are outlined with white plaster 9mm guns.
The artists and their installations can be found at Sculpture Space.
Photographs of the Arctic Glaciers by Vanessa Albury.
Ritual Sculpture by Balam Bartolome.
This entry was posted in Archives, Culture and tagged art exhibit, art installation, artist in residence, balam bartolome, gun violence, matthew mosher, sculpture space, sculptures, vanessa albury on June 7, 2017 by jlenoir.