Herb collects pins shaped like a painter's pallet. Born on 2nd October 1869 in Porbandar, India, "Mahatma" Gandhi influenced a period of history from the end of the 19th to the middle of the 20th century. Mohandas was the 4th child of Karamchand and Putliba. After finishing school Mohandas went to England to study Law. He spent the rest of his life fighting injustice in South Africa and India.

Description:

1988 mixed media
12'h x 7'w x 4'd

An oil painted scroll, like a Tibetan Thanka, is the centerpiece of the installation. Placed in front of the painting is a multi-doll armed framework with metal flames. Dolls' arms are also strewn on the floor in front of the painting.

Concepts:

Oil Painting: Central scroll.

Country Item: A small votive statue of Ganesh carved in India.

Contracted Art: The dolls' arm were bought from a manufacturer.

Pun: The title refers to Mohandas' assassin, who "Gunned He, Gandhi".

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