OVAC 12 X 12
“DESTROYED METAL” / 12″ X 12″ / ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
“The metal sign, or ‘sign of the goat,’ has all but lost its impact as a token of respectful recognition for something truly ‘rocking’ or ‘metal,'” SMC president Terence “Geezer” Butler said. According to Butler, members are upset that their sacred gesture is being used to acknowledge and celebrate “favorable but clearly non-metal events.”
I read this article and it inspired me to make this painting… I love the idea that a hand gesture can be abused… awesome!
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
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