"These functional sculptures are made of engraved empty bullet casings tipped with a Speedball Pen Nib, and a No. 2 pencil, pressure fit together. They are an extension of my Mightier Than sculpture series of realistic-looking modern assault rifles made of vintage typewriter parts, that aim to inspire communication over violence." - Ravi
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.75 x 4 Inches (box)
Medium: Mixed Media box set of 2 faux .308 bullet sculptures made from no.2 pencil and Speedball pen nib. Comes nestled in custom chipboard and sticker box.
Provenance: Comes in original unopened box. Includes gallery certificate of authenticity.
Edition: Limited Edition (unknown quantity)
Year: 2023
Condition: New in Box
ABOUT THE ART
These functional sculptures are made of engraved empty bullet casings tipped with a Speedball Pen Nib, and a No. 2 pencil, pressure fit together. They are an extension of my Mightier Than sculpture series of realistic-looking modern assault rifles made of vintage typewriter parts, that aim to inspire communication over violence.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ravi Zupa considers books the best way to experience art. He has spent decades studying books about the art, mythology, religion, and history of cultures from across geography and time. Entirely self-taught, Zupa looks to works by German Renaissance printmakers, Flemish primitives, abstract expressionists, Japanese woodblock artists, and Mughal painters for inspiration. He also frequently incorporates religious iconography from Europe, Asia, and Pre-Columbian Latin America with revolutionary propaganda from around the world. With a distaste for ironic art or the thoughtless appropriation of culture, he integrates seemingly unrelated images in search of something universal. Zupa does not create any of his art digitally; everything comes from his own hand.