Comments on: from guns to art

from guns to art

amberglow — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 19:32:08 -0800

Peace Art Project Cambodia --turning the detrius of war into art, in hopes of a more peaceful future. More info here, and here. "You can't help but think about what this machine has done to affect so many lives." And that is really the point. These sculptures are political art at its most powerful - relics of a violent past transformed into expressions of hope for a more peaceful future.

By: amberglow

amberglow — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 19:38:37 -0800

well, that got a little messed up they make furniture too.

By: johnj

johnj — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 19:42:29 -0800

This is fantastic! I love the chairs! Great link.

By: yossarian1

yossarian1 — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 19:53:06 -0800

This is just awesome!

By: kavasa

kavasa — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 20:34:45 -0800

Wow! Actually pretty disturbing stuff, the stool made of machineguns was like... man. And then of course I can just see the sorts of folks that would think it was the BEST STOOL EVER. Still, very impressive stuff. Thanks.

By: naxosaxur

naxosaxur — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 20:49:16 -0800

Phnom-enal! (heh) Interesting also that the list of donors behind PAPC are Angelina Jolie, Emma Thompson, and Stella Tennant, which will certainly raise awareness in social circles that are somewhat uninformed of what Cambodia has endured. What I like about this "sculpture-conjured-from-war-artifacts" concept is that it is easily applicable to so many other cultures, and can be introduced and encouraged in other countries that have suffered historical trauma such as Bosnia, Vietnam, Rwanda, Afghanistan, etc.

By: the cuban

the cuban — Sun, 26 Dec 2004 05:18:24 -0800

Interesting link. I recall seeing a giant sculpture of a pistol, made from melted-down guns & with the barrel tied in a knot, in Phnom Pehn. Ironic considering that a firing ranges are a 'must do' on the tourist scene over there. naxosaxur - I found that the Vietnamese had pretty much overcome the 'historical trauma' of defeating the US. They're a practical lot and relics from the American War are sold as scrap.