“Peaceful” and “silent” are not words that come to mind when describing weapons. When seen as antiques, they camouflage their initial purpose. The viewer, allured and captivated, tends to overlook and forget the past, mesmerized by their fine craftsmanship, their artistry. Yet, just beneath the surface, their artistic presence is haunted by a past that cannot be changed. The memory cannot be purified from the suffering and pain the weapons inflict. The history of violence cannot be erased by transforming weapons into inert objects of beauty or works of art because -although not visible- the blood, the mud, the fear and desperation will always be there. The weapons were photographed on carpets, tablecloths, pillows and chairs found in the collectors’ living environment.
