Originally Posted by azn_redneck
I contributed this still life shot, titled "Seeds of War" to my church for use at their Long Beach Art Walk exhibit. They have decided not to use it though, because they think it might be offensive. What do you think?
i think that its a great picture... i think that its true.. THAT holy book along with OTHER holy books have driven MANY to war or acts equally bad... i think that the title is what makes the piece iffy.. if the title is to imply that you believe all readers of the book would be driven to violence then its stupid and wrong.. if the meaning is intended to bring about the irony of war resulting in the following of religion to the extreme level, then the title is DEAD ON.. i mean lets face it.. **** the people you piss off.. art is going to do that sometimes... i think that it would be nice to clearly show two holy books and maybe add another who’s title is not clear... this would send the message but leave the rest up to interpretation.. it would show that you are not DIRECTLY implying any one given book..