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  • In 2004, the Richmond, Virginia homicide total reached 101. That same year, the traveling art installation, Plant The Piece, memorialized each murder victim by creating a “Gun”. As venues became available, ten original installations containing “Guns” were erected and the public was able to view an unfortunate statistic in an extraordinary light. The exhibit was inspired by the techniques and philosophies of Japanese radical gardener Masanobu Fukuoka. Fukuoka said, "The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings." Each installation was a unique reflection of it's host venue and audience. The traveling exhibit was enormously successful as it tackled a most sensitive matter that had no apparent solution. The "Seed Guns" were created using a Native American technique, which was popularized by Fukuoka. Because the "Guns" are made out of red clay, dry organic compost, and a mixture of annual-perennial species of wildflowers native and naturalized to any area, they can grow when left directly on the surface of the ground. The "Seed Guns" are still available for individual sale and continue to be created for exhibits around the world.

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December 18, 2008

Varldskulturmuseet in Sweden: Our Guns on display until Summer 2009

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 Architects Cécile Brisac and Edgar Gonzalez.

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Thanks to Flickr mates eriktoyra, karlpalmas, sunefrack, thehighestrep, and jaime.silva!

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Current Exhibitions

Call to Action

  • Purchase a "Seed Gun" [$50.00]. Wildflower seed content will be based on City and State of Purchaser unless specified otherwise. Shipping and handling included. Orders take from 4 to 6 weeks before delivery. For international orders, email plantthepiece@threemiles.com or call 804-677-1151.
  • "Seed Gun" Architecture: [Plaster Press Mold of 9mm 910 Pistol] *Red Clay Powder *Dry Organic Humus Compost *Water *Seed Mixture of Annual & Perennial Species Native & Naturalized to any Region

The Simple Act

  • Over time and with the appropriate amount of nurturing, the simple act of planting a seed can create life; sustenance and beauty. By applying a dedication to the act, we can unite the audience and promote a discussion for change. With our literal sowing of these "Seed Guns" we visually eliminate the violence from our community and pay respect to the many lives lost and affected. And in nurturing the "Guns" to flower- we are then committed to change while at the same time we are give something back to the community.

At Your Service

  • The artists are available for lectures and workshops. Information and application coming soon. In the meantime, if you are interested, please email plantthepiece@threemiles.com or call 804-677-1151.

Donate Today

  • Help us continue our efforts by donating today. Your donation will go towards outreach education opportunities around the world.

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