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On December 15, 1791 our founding fathers ratified the original Bill Of Rights in which the 2nd Amendment states “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms, shall not be infringed”. The right of the people to bear arms. I wonder if the founding fathers of our great nation ever thought that kids would be running around with uzi’s, postal employees would be going into rage blackouts and the debate over gun laws would be what they are today. When you mention the word gun it brings up many feelings of anger, pain, and frustration in the hearts of those on both sides of the issues. For years guns have been vilified as tools of death. Many may not like what I have to say, but I feel the gun is one of the oldest forms of sculptural art.

From the invention of the gun in the 13tn century to today, guns are works of art. From the overall shape and design to the decorative hilts and materials used. It’s not easy explaining to others how one could feel this way. But what I ‘ve done is put together a show of over 20 artists with their own thoughts and ideas on the subject. Artists like Charles Krafft and his porcelain guns, Anthony Ausgang and The Pizz and their low brow point of view, Marco Almera and his Bond Girls, Winston Smith and his political collages, Lee Harvey Roswell and his antipropaganda machine, Sirron Norris and his racial statements, and the gun as work of art. This is not a glorification of death but rather a celebration of sculptural art.

“The Gun Show”
Reception for the artists & press, August 7, 6pm to 8pm
Open to the public 8pm to 11pm
Showing August 4 through September 6
@The Shooting Gallery
839 Larkin St, near Geary
415-931-8035 fax 415-931-5943
www.shootinggallerysf.com