Lena Echelle
Dallas, Texas
Corrugated Life: Don't Mess With Texas
belt buckle, corrugated brass, fused scrap silver,
shot through center with 22 caliber bullet, 4.5 x 4.75 x .75 inches
In my piece, the shape of Texas represents artificial socio-political boundaries, and the bullet hole through the center represents the power (be it positive or negative) of action in contrast to the comparative uselessness of a banner which reads "Don't Mess With Texas." This anti-littering slogan has been borrowed for political causes so many times that many people are no longer aware of its original meaning, because, unlike actions, words are inherently malleable. I believe that in order to reduce our detrimental impact on the environment to the point of making a real difference, we must reform the materialistic drive of modern society instead of merely cleansing our conscience by adopting slogans.
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