Artivism in the Face of Gun Violence

Interview with Stanley Tong, USA based ceramic artists using art to spark conversation

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Nov 06, 2024

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Thoughts and Prayers 13 of 15. A gourd shaped vessel shot with a .17 HMR rifle, 2023. Image provided by Tong.

Tell us what led to the creation of ‘Thoughts and Prayers’

My family and I had lived near Allen, Texas when the outlet mall shooting occurred May 6, 2023. The timing of this tragedy coincided with the start of my artist in residency program with …

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