This Is A®merica
by Minotaur Rex
During my time in the U.S., I was struck by how normalized school shootings have become, with children even participating in drills involving simulated gunfire. Instead of addressing the root causes—such as the accessibility and glorification of firearms—this alarming reality is being accepted as routine. This trend is now spreading to Europe and our region.
As an independent artist with experience in nonviolence and reconciliation projects, I feel a moral responsibility to confront this issue. My project, This Is A®merica (Phase 1), includes an art exhibition inspired by headlines about school shootings and the promotion of gun culture. The goal is to raise awareness about this growing problem. Phase 2 will expand the effort through a traveling exhibition and educational programs focused on conflict resolution and emotional intelligence, in collaboration with schools, communities, and civil society organizations.
Since this is series of painting planed to become a part of much bigger education material, paintings are temporarily not for sale.
“Gradonačelnica Benjamina Karić odobrila tenk kod škole, građani pokrenuli peticiju” – Fokus.ba, Sep 18, 2024
Mayor Benjamina Karić approved a tank near the school, citizens started a petition – Fokus.ba, Sep 18, 2024
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 90 cm
February 2025
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Proslava rodjendana Sarajevo WAR ZONE ZONA DOBRE ZABAVE
Birthday celebration Sarajevo WAR ZONE GOOD ENTERTAINMENT ZONE, since November, 2019
acrylic on canvas, 120 x 90 cm
February 2025
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