Dream a Free Us or Die Sculpture by Re Mike

Sculpture: Wood, Paint on .

Martin Luther King as one of the characters from Mike Leavitt's "Empire Peaks" series of satirical pop culture mash-up's. Each statue has 5 moving body parts at 4 points of articulation with removable accessories to lampoon their subject's fictional elements.

Martin Luther King, Jr and his fictional counterpart share the trait of chosen destiny. The utilities of his belt- the weapons and tools of Luke's spiritually inspired call to action- refer to King's media know-how and religious calling. Both these men serve as inspirational tipping points to paradigm shifts. Luke and King are each placed at the exactly right time and place to enact change and new political dynasties. Though each struggle with the real-life ramifications of their role in history, neither falls to cowardice. Luke is “the new hope” and King is the lasting hope of an entire century’s worth of work.

More information, details and photos of this piece are at http://www.intuitionkitchenproductions.com/statuary/empirepeaks/