Decommissioned gun sculptures raise cash for peace project
-15/06/06
Four celebrated s
Decommissioned gun sculptures raise cash for peace project
-15/06/06
Four celebrated sculptures made out of decommissioned weapons at a Christian Aid-supported project in Mozambique are to be auctioned by the charity on 20 June 2006 ñ to support a 21st century ëswords into ploughsharesí project.
The sculptures, depicting a gazelle, bird, crocodile and snake, were featured in the Africa garden built in front of the British Museum last summer for the final BBC1 Ground Force TV programme.
Commented presenter Charlie Dimmock: ìI like the sculptures because they are rusty and work really well with the rocks and plants in the garden. The gazelle is my favourite. It looks like the fallen warrior protecting himself.î
The money raised will go to the artists and the Transforming Arms into Tools initiative, run by the Christian Council of Mozambique, which encourages ex-soldiers to hand in their weapons in exchange for ploughs and bicycles.
Once the guns get dismantled, artists make fascinating sculptures ñ symbols of peace, and physical contributions to a new society made possible by ending violence and injustice.
These artworks are made by the same Mozambican artists who created the world-renowned Tree of Life sculpture, which is on display at the British Museum, says Christian Aid ñ the UK churchesí international aid, development and advocacy agency.
All four sculptures will go under the hammer as part of Bonhamís Contemporary Art auction on 20 June at 2pm. The sale takes place at 101 New Bond Street, London.
The idea of turning weapons into ploughs comes from the Hebrew Scriptures, as a sign and embodiment of the coming kingdom of God. In the New Testament, Jesus also told his followers to put away their swords.
[Also on Ekklesia: Christian Aid wins prestigious PR award for peace project; Tree of guns to take root at British Museum; Documentary explores ‘beating swords into ploughshares’; Violent God, Nonviolent Jesus, Violent Christians: The Tragic Legacy of Biblical Violence June 24, 2006 A day seminar with Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, organised by the London Mennonite Centre and supported by Ekklesia]
Decommissioned gun sculptures raise cash for peace project
-15/06/06
Four celebrated sculptures made out of decommissioned weapons at a Christian Aid-supported project in Mozambique are to be auctioned by the charity on 20 June 2006 ñ to support a 21st century ëswords into ploughsharesí project.
The sculptures, depicting a gazelle, bird, crocodile and snake, were featured in the Africa garden built in front of the British Museum last summer for the final BBC1 Ground Force TV programme.
Commented presenter Charlie Dimmock: ìI like the sculptures because they are rusty and work really well with the rocks and plants in the garden. The gazelle is my favourite. It looks like the fallen warrior protecting himself.î
The money raised will go to the artists and the Transforming Arms into Tools initiative, run by the Christian Council of Mozambique, which encourages ex-soldiers to hand in their weapons in exchange for ploughs and bicycles.
Once the guns get dismantled, artists make fascinating sculptures ñ symbols of peace, and physical contributions to a new society made possible by ending violence and injustice.
These artworks are made by the same Mozambican artists who created the world-renowned Tree of Life sculpture, which is on display at the British Museum, says Christian Aid ñ the UK churchesí international aid, development and advocacy agency.
All four sculptures will go under the hammer as part of Bonhamís Contemporary Art auction on 20 June at 2pm. The sale takes place at 101 New Bond Street, London.
The idea of turning weapons into ploughs comes from the Hebrew Scriptures, as a sign and embodiment of the coming kingdom of God. In the New Testament, Jesus also told his followers to put away their swords.
[Also on Ekklesia: Christian Aid wins prestigious PR award for peace project; Tree of guns to take root at British Museum; Documentary explores ‘beating swords into ploughshares’; Violent God, Nonviolent Jesus, Violent Christians: The Tragic Legacy of Biblical Violence June 24, 2006 A day seminar with Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, organised by the London Mennonite Centre and supported by Ekklesia]