The making of the Gun Sculpture was a herculean effort; and they said it couldn’t be done.

But two inspired visual artists, along with a host of volunteers, supporters and sponsors, police and military institutions, politicians, victims, their families and supporters made it happen - against great odds.

One critic called it a highly original, "democratic" − because it took an immense artistic effort as well as a community that embraced the Gun Sculpture as their own.
 
The concept was first developed in the 1995 collaboration of visual artists Sandra Bromley and Wallis Kendal. They dreamt of a global project, worthy of a Millennium.

What materialized was a project challenging civilization’s greatest enemy, the Culture of Violence. A tomb-like structure emerged, composed from the very means of violence; a work of art so raw and moving it elevated and exposed the menace of violence sweeping over global culture.

This was a work of art worthy of a civilization at the dawn of a new era.

Here are some facts: The Gun Sculpture has been seen by over a million people on three continents. It weights five tons, is composed of over 7000 weapons of violence and war. It took two years to plan, over five years to complete. There were two years exhausted simply in gaining police and customs approval, making contacts and raising funds; and 1 year, 10 hrs plus a day in construction.

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