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May 9, 2011 6:23 AM Subscribe
Artist Al Farrow uses ammunition, parts from firearms, and selected other materials to build miniature churches, synagogues, and mosques.
The closeups of the black gun parts reminded me of Giger imagery.
posted by _Lasar at 7:38 AM on May 9, 2011
posted by _Lasar at 7:38 AM on May 9, 2011
Fascintating. Thanks for posting.
posted by antiquated at 7:40 AM on May 9, 2011
posted by antiquated at 7:40 AM on May 9, 2011
I have to say, I love this kind of thing. It's such a simple, elegant idea such that as soon as you hear it you wonder why you didn't think of it years ago, and then it's executed immaculately. Well done Al Farrow.
posted by Dreadnought at 9:20 AM on May 9, 2011
posted by Dreadnought at 9:20 AM on May 9, 2011
Very cool. Reminds me of Kris Kuksi's Church Tank (on page 2).
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posted by Glinn at 9:29 AM on May 9, 2011
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posted by Glinn at 9:29 AM on May 9, 2011
ooh I saw one of his cathedrals at the deYoung recently. it was incredibly beautiful!!!
posted by supermedusa at 9:34 AM on May 9, 2011
posted by supermedusa at 9:34 AM on May 9, 2011
Swords into plowshares, guns and bullets into art. Very cool, thanks for posting.
posted by mareli at 12:46 PM on May 9, 2011
posted by mareli at 12:46 PM on May 9, 2011
The Israeli Uzis on the synagogue are a nice (if none too subtle) touch.
posted by Standeck at 3:19 PM on May 9, 2011
posted by Standeck at 3:19 PM on May 9, 2011
The artists own web site also has other interesting work, including these Mimbres.
posted by jardinier at 6:08 PM on May 9, 2011
posted by jardinier at 6:08 PM on May 9, 2011
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