Lonnie decided to make a display that had a voting booth that, when you leaned in to vote, had a gun pointing at you. ![]() When Lonnie found gun store display while he was in North Carolina, he got the idea to combine the two items. This made Lonnie think of the struggles people have gone through to gain the right to vote. Later, he would realize the suitcase was actually a voting booth. Lonnie found what looked like a suitcase while he was in Nashville, Tennessee. “In The Grip Of Power” (2016) by Lonnie Holley is made of a decommissioned voting booth, gun grip display and model handgun. Lonnie thinks people these days consider the civil rights struggle to be like an elevator to the top, rather than the long struggle it really is. The sculpture is meant to show the struggle of the civil rights movement which Lonnie describes as being like a long and arduous journey to the top of a mountain. “Waking Up In The Bed Of Death (Watching the Marchers’ Dreams Die)” (2016) by Lonnie Holley is made of an old bed frame, found quilt, shoe store displays and a shoe fitting stool. Lonnie said his motivation for this work of art were the news stories of unarmed black people being killed. “Busted Without Arms” (2016) by Lonnie Holley is made of a dress form, gun grip display and model handguns. The sculpture is meant to remind people about our effect on nature. According to Lonnie, he lost relatives in fires. The work of art is about respecting nature. “Do Not Write On This” (2007) by Lonnie Holley, made of a wood pallet, straw, stuffed animal, commemorative photo, nails and wood. The sculpture is made of a rocking chair, found typewriter, water pump and roots and candle lamp. William was a close friend of Lonnie’s and one of the first people Lonnie knew who showed a genuine interest in his work. “The Writing Man’s Chair” (2017) is a tribute to William Arnett, a friend of artist and creator Lonnie Holley. The display is described as an artistic response to the state of the earth, both environmental and political. ![]() The following works of art are part of the found art sculptures exhibit, “Thumbs Up For The Mothership” by Lonnie Holley and Dawn DeDeaux. Pictured on the wooden beam of the sculpture are photos of butterflies, John Lennon playing the piano and kids playing in a pool as well as some other photos. 1875 (Kabal American Zephyr)” is made up of saws, wheels and other discarded items. His work, “The Lurid Attack of the Monsters from the Postal News Aug. Robert Rauschenberg (1925–2008) is one of the featured artists at the museum. Along the walls are fingerprints taken from people who have been arrested and reports that have been blocked out. The scanner like devices in the pink and blue lights had text that looked like police chatter on it. This exhibit showcased some of the different aspects of the criminal justice system. Many of the exhibits at MASS MoCA have a social, political or other type of message. These drawings feature dog Lollabelle and visions of the Tibetan afterlife as her inspirations. All of the art posted below was made by Laurie with charcoal. One of the featured artists at MASS MoCA is artist, musician, composer, film producer and entertainer Laurie Anderson. Marko attached ready-made objects such as mops, brooms, safety mirrors, and rear-view mirrors to utility poles, transforming them into contemporary totems. This work of art is part of the Totally Totem exhibit by Marko Remec that was on the grounds of the museum in 2016. ![]() This pole with mirrors on it is just one of the unusual work of art on the grounds of the museum. Not all of the art at MASS MoCa is indoors. Parking: There are four parking lots in the museum parking area They also offer 2 day and 3 day admission tickets Wilson Building and Buildings 4, 5, and 7 at 2pm Wed.-Mon.: Two museum highlights tours: B6: The Robert W. Location: 1040 MASS MoCA WAY, North Adams, MA
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