Gun Country - Michael Murphy
When asked if anyone has felt assaulted by the project, Murphy retaliated - “Every viewer that I have discussed the piece with has seemed inclined to tell me their stance on guns. Through this conversation that the piece inspires, it is my hope that people will think more critically about their stance on guns and gun related issues.”
Originally posted by carabaas at «Страна оружия», Michael Murphy
On the terrace of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts in West Michigan is an original installation, made of 150 suspended toy assault rifles and pistols, forming a map of the United States. The work reflects the position of the American Government's conduct on foreign policy, the excessive use of firearms under the auspices of the American people. America is being used as a military lever to advance the profits of global capitalism and usury.
This installation triggers acute and painful issues related to United States foreign policy as well as mass shooting using firearms on its own soil. The author notes that he is not "for" or "against" the present position of the U.S. Government use of firearms. However, Michael Murphy does hope that his work will encourage American people to ponder this issue and express their opinions.
The framework consists of this structure of toy weapons suspended in air, from the front forming an outline of the geographical map of the United States.
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Originally posted by carabaas at «Страна оружия», Michael Murphy
On the terrace of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts in West Michigan is an original installation, made of 150 suspended toy assault rifles and pistols, forming a map of the United States. The work reflects the position of the American Government's conduct on foreign policy, the excessive use of firearms under the auspices of the American people. America is being used as a military lever to advance the profits of global capitalism and usury.
This installation triggers acute and painful issues related to United States foreign policy as well as mass shooting using firearms on its own soil. The author notes that he is not "for" or "against" the present position of the U.S. Government use of firearms. However, Michael Murphy does hope that his work will encourage American people to ponder this issue and express their opinions.
The framework consists of this structure of toy weapons suspended in air, from the front forming an outline of the geographical map of the United States.
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Gun Country from michael murphy on Vimeo
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