Civic artist stands against the second amendment in new political art piece

Elijah McKenzie-Jackson is an accomplished artist and activist who uses his work to shed light on important social issues. His latest artwork, "321, ping," is a powerful commentary on the culture of gun violence in America and the Second Amendment. Through his art, he aims to encourage critical thinking and raise awareness of the need to address this issue.

The piece features a striking design of 321 broken hearts and a single gun, each heart representing a wounded person to gun violence in the United States on any given day. The artwork also includes a red and yellow face to represent the civilians affected by the Second Amendment. The piece is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence on society.

In an interview, Elijah McKenzie-Jackson stated that he feels it is his responsibility as an artist to use his work to trigger discourse and bring attention to taboo subjects. "As an artist, I feel it is my duty to use my work to spark conversations and bring attention to important social issues. The statistics around gun violence in America are staggering, and it's something that affects everyone in the states. Being British has its perks, and growing up away from gun violence was one of them... I hope in the future children of the USA can do the same. My goal for this art piece is to encourage people to think critically about the Second Amendment and the need to break stigma away from the idea of repeal.” He was inspired to create "321, ping" after being shocked by the statistics surrounding gun violence in America. As a British citizen, he was fortunate to grow up away from gun violence and hopes that children in the United States can experience the same safety in the future.

The artist's work has already started to make an impact. After launching a billboard that reads "321 people shot today in the United States from firearms... Repeal The Second Amendment," Elijah McKenzie-Jackson's artwork has been found spray-painted across America and on placards in upcoming demonstrations against firearms. His message is clear: we need to take action to address the issue of gun violence in the United States. More photos can be found here.

To fully understand the gravity of the issue, it is essential to delve deeper into the key statistics surrounding firearms in America. According to the Brady United website, firearms are responsible for more than 120,000 deaths and injuries in America every year. On average, 321 people shot from guns in the United States every day. These statistics are alarming and should be taken seriously. Key information on can be found https://www.bradyunited.org/key-statistics

Elijah McKenzie-Jackson's "321, ping" artwork is a reminder that we must take action to address the issue of gun violence in the United States. The artwork is a powerful tool to raise awareness and encourage critical thinking about the Second Amendment. The "Repeal The Second Amendment" slogan might just be the new force of change in his fight. For more information, please visit https://www.emj.earth/