Six Shooter

“Six Shooter”

14″ x 14″ x 11″

Ceramic, steel, gun parts, aloe vera plant, dirt

_{Rifle barrels (part of Santa Fe’s buy back program to lessen gun violence) have been forged into six leaves that seemingly grow from a live Aloe Vera plant known for its healing qualities.  Together they grow from desert soil. The clay bowl, already transformed by fire, holds out hope that the gun culture can change.} 

_{This piece, simple as it is, was difficult to sculpt. Gun steel, because of its carbon content, is so much harder than mild steel.  I have the blisters as proof.}

_{It is difficult to forge gun parts into art. To change ourselves is troublesome enough. To lessen gun violence even more challenging.}