"A" is for Active, "S" is for Shooter

​These porcelain head sculptures with manual clear glaze allude to the rising trend of mass shootings in American schools. According to several sources, 2018 marked the deadliest school-shooting year in history. With many parts of the US having about 180 school days per year, it means on average a shooting takes place once every eight school days. Campaigns for tighter gun control and even weapons for teachers and school staff have done little to curtail the episodes.  Sadly, while some mass shootings made worldwide headlines, the majority passed with little attention.
 
The costumed figures illustrate the children’s vulnerability and uncertainty at school and underscore their complete innocence.