Bradley Arthur sculptor
"WMD" a original "Shadow Thoughts" text based sculpture
as seen at the“Waging Peace” exhibiton
Fla State University, Tallahassee, FL
May 14 - July 8, 2018Now in the permanent collection of the
Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
short video from the opening: (1:23)
First come the words, just common words. Then come the Us and Them words constructed into demonizing statements.
Repeat often and then fill up the media with the words. Before long an invasion with intent to murder innocent people starts to happen. No real reason to justify the horrendous actions to use bombs and missles to destroy homes, cities and all ages of human beings.
In no time whole generations of people, their familes and their culture are degraded, ruined, gone.
Just words, some of the most dangerous weapons ever devised by mankind
WMD Weapons of Mass DestructionAn early text based sculpture from common toy soldiers, molded and made into wax then cast into a unique bronze
The unprovoked war against Ukraine and it's people is wrong, crimes against humanity are occurring everyday
ENOUGH
Glory Ukraine - Freedom will prevail
Video made by students from Hillsborough Community College in Ybor City, Tampa,FL
from a solo exhibition titled "FeelHerd"
Below are photos taken of the sculpture at various times in Richard Brown Bakers' Manhattan Apt
Mr. Bakers collection included five (5) of Arthur's sculptures:
Three (3) texted based works and two (2) found object assemblage sculptures
Now his renowned collection and the five (5) artworks are part of the permanent collection at Yale University Art Gallery
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In 2001 Arthur won a Public Art Commission from Hillsborough County to create two sculptures made from melted weapons.
During the process of creating the artworks a local news reporter made this video that was picked up by CNN
"Components of Public Safety I" ("COPS I")
Stainless steel and recycled steel from melted weapons
Five stainless steel sections (components) create a circle/star.
Four of the components are filled with raw steel
billets (square shapes) and rebar (round).
This metal within was created from melted weapons.
"COPS I"
Sheriff's Office Ybor City
2008 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
A second sculpture was installed at the Sheriff's station in Citrus Park.
Four components form an incomplete circle and star. The fifth component, which would complete both, is lying on the ground and represents those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Sheriff's Office District 3 in CItrus Park
7202 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625
“Art in public spaces plays a distinguishing role in our country’s history and culture. It reflects and reveals our society, enhances meaning in our civic spaces, and adds uniqueness to our communities.”
Ms. Patricia WalshPublic Art and Civic Design Senior Program ManagerAmericans for the Arts
- ----------------"Purple Wall"
Private commission for already existing 8 x10' purple wall w
ith a theme of symbolism from family members with a Miroesque feel
"ChairMuse"
Steel and Stainless Steel found object assemblage
Collection CIty of Tampa
Plaque at sculpture
Tampa Municipal Office Building
Franklin St & 298 E. Kennedy Blvd
more works at:
BradArthur.com
FeelHerd.com
IdolWarship.com
Four (4) pieces on loan at Kiley Gardens > PublicWorkx.com - Now Three (3) at HCC Ybor City
ArtWit.com
EgoGod.com
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