The Loyalty of the African Soldier to Defend the Constitution
Item
Title
The Loyalty of the African Soldier to Defend the Constitution
Description
Large assemblage, composed primarily of a long metal beam, propped up horizontally on either end by concrete supports. Across the horizontal metal beam is painted "AFRICAN SOLDIER SERVICE IN - REVOLUTIONARY - BUFFALO - S - SPANISH - A - CIVIL - WORLD - W I II - KOREA - VIETNAM." Secured on top of the beam is a tin ammunition box, fastened with wire, and two leather boots.
Underneath the beam rests multiple oil drums. On one oil drum is painted "GOD LOVES / FAREWELL / TO MY / BROTHERS / SISTERS / LOST IN / VIETNAM," with "1966 [with the second 6 inverted]" painted down one side. On another drum is written: "GOD LOVE / FAREWELL / TO MY / BROTHERS / SISTERS / LOST IN / IRAQ," with "2004" painted down one side. A clear plastic, hexagonal bin also rests under this assemblage. It is filled partially with sand, water, plastic toy tanks, and plastic army men.
To the far left of the assemblage, a long metal pipe juts diagonally from the ground, set in a Christmas tree foundation, resting on a metal wheelie, and topped with an orange cone to resemble a bomb. Painted on this pipe are the words "U.S.A." in black lettering, outlined in white. A crutch hangs from the bomb. Secured, at an angle joining the pole and the beam, is another oxidized metal beam with wings resembling an aircraft.
Underneath the beam rests multiple oil drums. On one oil drum is painted "GOD LOVES / FAREWELL / TO MY / BROTHERS / SISTERS / LOST IN / VIETNAM," with "1966 [with the second 6 inverted]" painted down one side. On another drum is written: "GOD LOVE / FAREWELL / TO MY / BROTHERS / SISTERS / LOST IN / IRAQ," with "2004" painted down one side. A clear plastic, hexagonal bin also rests under this assemblage. It is filled partially with sand, water, plastic toy tanks, and plastic army men.
To the far left of the assemblage, a long metal pipe juts diagonally from the ground, set in a Christmas tree foundation, resting on a metal wheelie, and topped with an orange cone to resemble a bomb. Painted on this pipe are the words "U.S.A." in black lettering, outlined in white. A crutch hangs from the bomb. Secured, at an angle joining the pole and the beam, is another oxidized metal beam with wings resembling an aircraft.
Subject
Assemblages (sculpture) See all items with this value
African American Soldiers See all items with this value
Memorial See all items with this value
Creator
Minter, Joe
Language
English
Type
Assemblages (sculpture) See all items with this value