O b j e c t i v es :To create a public art sculture that represents the voices of people around the world who believe in peace.
To give people the opportunity to contribute to the creation of the piece.
T h e P r o j e c t :I a m a n O h i o -b a s e d artist with a desire to send a nationwide message of peace. I need your help in constructing a larger-than-life-sized army bunker out of pillows. I ask you to contriubte by writing a message of peace on a pillowcase and sending it (and a new or used pillow if possible) to me. I will then construct a sculpture in the form of a bunker where each of these pillows become a sandbag, and individual messages can be read by the public.
After the exhibition, the pillowcases will be sewn together to form a huge quilt. The pillows themselves will then be donated to many local charities.
U p o n c o m p l e t i o n o f t h i s p r o j e c t a l i s t o f p a r t i c i p a n t s a l o n g w i t h p h o t o g r a p h s o f t h e f i n i s h e d p r o j e c t w i l l b e p o s t e d o n t h i s w e b s i t e . Y o u m a y c h o o s e t o i n c l u d e y o u r n a m e o r r e m a i n a n o n y m o u s - e i t h e r c h o i c e i s r e s p e c t e d ! T h a n k y o u f o r y o u r p a r t i c i p a t i o n !
This project is part of LINKS | Public Art <-> Bowling Green project: a "collaborative art project consisting of public art works that address issues of site, history, space, self, and culture."
What to write on your pillowcase:* Please be wise in your choice of language for children may be present when the exhibit opens.
- You can choose to write a poem in the name of peace or perhaps a quote you may have heard that sends a message of peace.
- You could also write why you believe in peace, or make it as simple writing "PEACE" across the pillowcase. It can be as long or as short as you want. You may sign it if you wish.
- You may even choose to draw or paint a picture that expresses how you feel. The importance is that you EXPRESS YOUR PEACEFUL VOICE in whatever way you feel strongest. Be creative. Use permanent markers or dyes on your pillowcase.
Where to see the finished piece:The piece will be on exhibition as part of the LINKS Public Art <-> Bowing Green Project, May 2-4, 2003.
Pillows For Peace will be installed at 1255 E. Poe Street across from the Wood County Airport.
The Exhibition hours are:
Friday, May 2, 5-8pm (Opening Reception, Sea Lion Studio, 182 S. Main Street)
Saturday, May 3, 10am-5pm
Sunday, May 4, 10am-5pmSee the LINKS website for more information on the LINKS Exhibition
How you can participate:Send your message on a pillowcase to:
In care of M. Illuminato / H. Elliott
BGSU School of Art
1000 Fine Arts Center
Bowling Green, OH
43403 USAWe need both your message and pillows to make this project a success. However, you may participate by sending one or both.
While any contribution will help support this project, your personal message of peace is certainly the most important!
You may also choose to send a $5 or more check (instead of a pillow) along with your message on a pillowcase, and I will purchase the pillow.NOTE: All donations not spent on the creation of this project will be donated to the Red Cross.
Recommended shipping directions:
Pillowcases can be folded up and shipped in a heavier stock shipping envelope. Pillows can be rolled up as tightly as possible and stuffed into a shipping tube. Address it, stamp it, and then ship it!
Local Bowling Green pillow drop off location:
The lobby of the Fine Arts Building of Bowling Green State University.
Please have your message and or pillow shipped out no later than April 25, 2003.
