This Machine Shreds Misogyny Installation

The Weight of Words I is an interactive performance piece that addresses President Trump’s use of divisive, hate-filled language. Embellished paper shredders were paired with stacks of paper printouts containing Trump's lies, bullying comments, and sexist, racist, fascist, narcissistic, hateful, greedy tweets and/or quotes. Viewers were asked to shred Trump’s words with the shredders, both as an act of catharsis and activism. The shredded paper will be used for the project The Weight of Words II, and will be stuffed into handmade ankle weights that have individual metal placards containing Trump's words, symbolizing the collective weight his compassionless rhetoric has had on the world. The phrases drawn onto each piece were inspired by folk music singer Woody Guthrie, who wrote thousands of songs throughout his life, often including political messages into his lyrics. Guthrie often played with a guitar that was carved with the phrase "This Machine Kills Fascists."

Installation:Plastic on Plastic

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:12 W x 15 H x 5 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.