wentos
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Slinkachu - Scars, by wentos on Nov 11, 2011 12:15:15 GMT 1, I love Slinks work and am lucky enough to own three bits...but I really don't think this works, find it a tad in bad taste. Obviously no harm meant by him as a link to donate to the Poppy Appeal on his blog.
I love Slinks work and am lucky enough to own three bits...but I really don't think this works, find it a tad in bad taste. Obviously no harm meant by him as a link to donate to the Poppy Appeal on his blog. |
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Forbidden Love
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Slinkachu - Scars, by Forbidden Love on Nov 11, 2011 12:20:14 GMT 1, i think its good.
i think its good.
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Slinkachu - Scars, by Deleted on Nov 11, 2011 12:21:01 GMT 1, What's bad taste about it?
One could argue that the celebration of people killing others is bad taste.
What's bad taste about it?
One could argue that the celebration of people killing others is bad taste.
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Slinkachu - Scars, by tommm9 on Nov 11, 2011 12:22:50 GMT 1, Yeah just showed this to my girlfriend and she felt the same way (called it disgusting)... Don't see it myself as he obviously had good intentions but your not alone....
Yeah just showed this to my girlfriend and she felt the same way (called it disgusting)... Don't see it myself as he obviously had good intentions but your not alone....
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Slinkachu - Scars, by wentos on Nov 11, 2011 12:52:40 GMT 1, I wouldn't call it disgusting, and I have no doubt that Slink meant no harm or disrespect at all, far from it I'm sure. I just personally don't think it works.
I think that sticking a pin through the body, of what appears to be a war veteran, and then plonking him on a statue of Sir Arthur Harris outside St-Clement Danes Church might also cause offence to anyone paying their respects...not everyone is aware of his work.
I wouldn't call it disgusting, and I have no doubt that Slink meant no harm or disrespect at all, far from it I'm sure. I just personally don't think it works.
I think that sticking a pin through the body, of what appears to be a war veteran, and then plonking him on a statue of Sir Arthur Harris outside St-Clement Danes Church might also cause offence to anyone paying their respects...not everyone is aware of his work.
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chaturz
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Slinkachu - Scars, by chaturz on Nov 11, 2011 12:54:35 GMT 1, I love it, and (currently) he's not looking to profit from it. I would only call it bad taste if you're selling this at an inflated price and therefore profiting from a tragedy. But I feel he's using art to remind us of a significant historical event and therefore reminding us to remember and give to the charity.
Just my humble opinion
I love it, and (currently) he's not looking to profit from it. I would only call it bad taste if you're selling this at an inflated price and therefore profiting from a tragedy. But I feel he's using art to remind us of a significant historical event and therefore reminding us to remember and give to the charity.
Just my humble opinion
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Slinkachu - Scars, by Deleted on Nov 11, 2011 13:15:18 GMT 1, You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Daily Mail.
You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Daily Mail.
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Slinkachu - Scars, by hunter007 on Nov 11, 2011 13:16:56 GMT 1, I love it, and (currently) he's not looking to profit from it. I would only call it bad taste if you're selling this at an inflated price and therefore profiting from a tragedy. But I feel he's using art to remind us of a significant historical event and therefore reminding us to remember and give to the charity. Just my humble opinion
its a nice opnion
I love it, and (currently) he's not looking to profit from it. I would only call it bad taste if you're selling this at an inflated price and therefore profiting from a tragedy. But I feel he's using art to remind us of a significant historical event and therefore reminding us to remember and give to the charity. Just my humble opinion its a nice opnion |
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Slinkachu - Scars, by sand on Nov 11, 2011 13:28:08 GMT 1, What's so offensive about it? If anything it's a tribute.
It's not like he's selling it for personal gain.
My interpretation of the piece is that - still after all these years, the loss of life still hurts - thus the pin going through the figure. It's still very much part of the public conscious and the ultimate sacrifice so many made will never be forgotten. Hence the poppy is 'stuck' to the figure.
What's so offensive about it? If anything it's a tribute.
It's not like he's selling it for personal gain.
My interpretation of the piece is that - still after all these years, the loss of life still hurts - thus the pin going through the figure. It's still very much part of the public conscious and the ultimate sacrifice so many made will never be forgotten. Hence the poppy is 'stuck' to the figure.
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Slinkachu - Scars, by maumau93 on Nov 11, 2011 13:32:11 GMT 1, i like it not to sure how its in poor taste? (if anyone wishes to enlighten me)
i think it brings a little bit of humor to a pretty sad time
i like it not to sure how its in poor taste? (if anyone wishes to enlighten me)
i think it brings a little bit of humor to a pretty sad time
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Baby Dave
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Slinkachu - Scars, by Baby Dave on Nov 11, 2011 13:33:52 GMT 1, i like it not to sure how its in poor taste? (if anyone wishes to enlighten me) i think it brings a little bit of humor to a pretty sad time
Humour?!?! Now THATS in bad taste!
i like it not to sure how its in poor taste? (if anyone wishes to enlighten me) i think it brings a little bit of humor to a pretty sad time Humour?!?! Now THATS in bad taste! |
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tommm9
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Slinkachu - Scars, by tommm9 on Nov 11, 2011 13:33:53 GMT 1, What's so offensive about it? If anything it's a tribute. It's not like he's selling it for personal gain. My interpretation of the piece is that - still after all these years, the loss of life still hurts - thus the pin going through the figure. It's still very much part of the public conscious and the ultimate sacrifice so many made will never be forgotten. Hence the poppy is 'stuck' to the figure.
Absolutely agree... just think as djwent said people who don't know his work could take it the wrong way...
What's so offensive about it? If anything it's a tribute. It's not like he's selling it for personal gain. My interpretation of the piece is that - still after all these years, the loss of life still hurts - thus the pin going through the figure. It's still very much part of the public conscious and the ultimate sacrifice so many made will never be forgotten. Hence the poppy is 'stuck' to the figure. Absolutely agree... just think as djwent said people who don't know his work could take it the wrong way... |
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Slinkachu - Scars, by boatyyy on Nov 11, 2011 13:36:45 GMT 1, have no idea what this thread is about and what's happening here - but i so love this post, deputy! brilliant... ;D
You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Daily Mail.
have no idea what this thread is about and what's happening here - but i so love this post, deputy! brilliant... ;D You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Daily Mail. |
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Slinkachu - Scars, by Ruggs on Nov 11, 2011 13:39:23 GMT 1, Love it! poignant message from his blog reads:
"The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war" - MacArthur
Love it! poignant message from his blog reads:
"The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war" - MacArthur
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Forbidden Love
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Slinkachu - Scars, by Forbidden Love on Nov 11, 2011 13:41:33 GMT 1, along with that message there is no bad taste, very clever. like it.
along with that message there is no bad taste, very clever. like it.
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Slinkachu - Scars, by maumau93 on Nov 11, 2011 13:42:31 GMT 1, i like it not to sure how its in poor taste? (if anyone wishes to enlighten me) i think it brings a little bit of humor to a pretty sad time Humour?!?! Now THATS in bad taste!
ok just read back my comment humour was a poor choice of words but i really don't know how it could be offensive, a little tongue in cheek maybe but i like it
i like it not to sure how its in poor taste? (if anyone wishes to enlighten me) i think it brings a little bit of humor to a pretty sad time Humour?!?! Now THATS in bad taste! ok just read back my comment humour was a poor choice of words but i really don't know how it could be offensive, a little tongue in cheek maybe but i like it |
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wentos
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Slinkachu - Scars, by wentos on Nov 11, 2011 14:06:19 GMT 1, I completely agree that along with the quote from his blog it is a good piece and well thought out. I just think that as with all his other pieces, if its left in the street for somebody to find, then that's posssibly not the best idea.
Plus, I also love deputydawgs post...I'm nicking that.
I completely agree that along with the quote from his blog it is a good piece and well thought out. I just think that as with all his other pieces, if its left in the street for somebody to find, then that's posssibly not the best idea.
Plus, I also love deputydawgs post...I'm nicking that.
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Slinkachu - Scars, by searchandrescue on Nov 11, 2011 14:12:47 GMT 1, +1 deputydawg
+1 deputydawg
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Slinkachu - Scars, by searchandrescue on Nov 11, 2011 14:15:15 GMT 1, .....on a lighter note, who fancies going to war with Syria???!!!
.....on a lighter note, who fancies going to war with Syria???!!!
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Slinkachu - Scars, by maumau93 on Nov 11, 2011 14:23:22 GMT 1, was wearing a white poppy yesterday and got told it was offensive
was wearing a white poppy yesterday and got told it was offensive
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Slinkachu - Scars, by searchandrescue on Nov 11, 2011 14:32:28 GMT 1, Hi Five, really respect your views but you could potentially wear a white poppy all year round??
Hi Five, really respect your views but you could potentially wear a white poppy all year round??
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Slinkachu - Scars, by maumau93 on Nov 11, 2011 14:37:31 GMT 1, i normally have one at home and dont just wear it out at this time,
but i dont see it as being disrespectful to those lost,
dont you think if they had a choice there would of not been a war?
and i currently ware both poppys not just the white
i normally have one at home and dont just wear it out at this time,
but i dont see it as being disrespectful to those lost,
dont you think if they had a choice there would of not been a war?
and i currently ware both poppys not just the white
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Slinkachu - Scars, by warsaw project on Nov 11, 2011 14:59:23 GMT 1, i normally have one at home and dont just wear it out at this time, but i dont see it as being disrespectful to those lost, dont you think if they had a choice there would of not been a war? and i currently ware both poppys not just the white
So what you saying, my granddad's would have chose to sit at home and not fight if given the choice?
Completely dissagree....!
i normally have one at home and dont just wear it out at this time, but i dont see it as being disrespectful to those lost, dont you think if they had a choice there would of not been a war? and i currently ware both poppys not just the white So what you saying, my granddad's would have chose to sit at home and not fight if given the choice? Completely dissagree....! |
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Slinkachu - Scars, by hunter007 on Nov 11, 2011 15:01:30 GMT 1, i normally have one at home and dont just wear it out at this time, but i dont see it as being disrespectful to those lost, dont you think if they had a choice there would of not been a war? and i currently ware both poppys not just the white So what you saying, my granddad's would have chose to sit at home and not fight if given the choice? Completely dissagree....!
no he is saying if they had a choice they would had rathered there not been a war, totally different question
i normally have one at home and dont just wear it out at this time, but i dont see it as being disrespectful to those lost, dont you think if they had a choice there would of not been a war? and i currently ware both poppys not just the white So what you saying, my granddad's would have chose to sit at home and not fight if given the choice? Completely dissagree....! no he is saying if they had a choice they would had rathered there not been a war, totally different question |
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Slinkachu - Scars, by warsaw project on Nov 11, 2011 15:09:47 GMT 1, So what you saying, my granddad's would have chose to sit at home and not fight if given the choice? Completely dissagree....! no he is saying if they had a choice they would had rathered there not been a war, totally different question
Fair enough, i read it differently.....
Apologies for the miss understanding FIVE.... A few of my family are in the Army so its a touchy subject for me on a day like today!
So what you saying, my granddad's would have chose to sit at home and not fight if given the choice? Completely dissagree....! no he is saying if they had a choice they would had rathered there not been a war, totally different question ] Fair enough, i read it differently..... Apologies for the miss understanding FIVE.... A few of my family are in the Army so its a touchy subject for me on a day like today! |
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Slinkachu - Scars, by They call me Stephen on Nov 11, 2011 15:10:20 GMT 1, was wearing a white poppy yesterday and got told it was offensive
Touchy subject but there's nothing offensive about wearing a white poppy in my opinion
was wearing a white poppy yesterday and got told it was offensive Touchy subject but there's nothing offensive about wearing a white poppy in my opinion |
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Slinkachu - Scars, by hunter007 on Nov 11, 2011 15:30:06 GMT 1, was wearing a white poppy yesterday and got told it was offensive Touchy subject but there's nothing offensive about wearing a white poppy in my opinion
honestly didnt even know you could get a white poppy, But i agree theres nothing offensive about wearing one. Although i know people can and do feel strongly when war etc is bought up, which is understandable. Personally id rather see no fighting but such is the way of our world , there will always be war .
was wearing a white poppy yesterday and got told it was offensive Touchy subject but there's nothing offensive about wearing a white poppy in my opinion honestly didnt even know you could get a white poppy, But i agree theres nothing offensive about wearing one. Although i know people can and do feel strongly when war etc is bought up, which is understandable. Personally id rather see no fighting but such is the way of our world , there will always be war . |
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Slinkachu - Scars, by gibbin82 on Nov 11, 2011 17:53:42 GMT 1, White Poppy Red Poppy? Today is not a day for argument or glorification of war, but to remember the pointless loss of life on all sides.
White Poppy Red Poppy? Today is not a day for argument or glorification of war, but to remember the pointless loss of life on all sides.
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Slinkachu - Scars, by Deleted on Nov 11, 2011 21:21:34 GMT 1, I really don't see how this is in bad taste, how can anything by any well known artist who expresses themselves with specific intent to donate to the appeal be in bad taste?
The glorification of war is bad taste and this isn't it - about time society sat down with the current and previous military personnel and realised how fucking lucky they are.
I really don't see how this is in bad taste, how can anything by any well known artist who expresses themselves with specific intent to donate to the appeal be in bad taste?
The glorification of war is bad taste and this isn't it - about time society sat down with the current and previous military personnel and realised how fucking lucky they are.
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