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Reliquaries by Al FarrowSculptor <a href="http://www.alfarrow.com">Al Farrow</a> recently unveiled a stunning series of religious sites made from ammunition and firearms. Dubbed 'Reliquaries', his intricate models of <a href="http://www.alfarrow.com/reliquaries.html">mosques, churches and synagogues</a> are constructed from lethal materials -- but what results are these fantastic sculptures. We were captivated by the intensity of these structures, which simultaneously evoke the beauty of the sacred along with a sense of haunting destructive power.1
Reliquaries by Al FarrowAl Farrow's intricate models of mosques, churches and synagogues employ lethal materials to create beautiful models.2
Reliquaries by Al FarrowWe were captivated by the intensity of the sculptures3
Reliquaries by Al FarrowThey simultaneously evoke the beauty and the destructive power of the sacred.4
Reliquaries by Al FarrowFarrow <a href="http://inhabitat.com/7-symbols-of-war-upcycled-into-peaceful-eco-accessories/">uses bullets, gun parts</a>, steel, glass and bone to construct religious models laden with meaning.5
Reliquaries by Al FarrowHis designs are structurally magnificent, and they come complete with detailed religious artifacts.6
Reliquaries by Al FarrowThe sculptures take on subdued tones of turquoise and blue, yet their strong forms give them significant presence.7
Reliquaries by Al FarrowFarrow re-imagines these symbols of oppression by giving them a creative purpose, as opposed to a practical use.8
Reliquaries by Al FarrowThese structures somehow maintain a sense of calm divinity.9
Reliquaries by Al FarrowFarrow reclaims tools of destruction to subtly evoke peaceful social commentary.10
Reliquaries by Al FarrowWe’ve already seen firearms re-purposed into <a href="http://inhabitat.com/artist-melts-1527-guns-to-make-shovels-for-tree-planting/">shovels</a> and even an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/confiscated-weapons-used-to-build-londons-olympic-stadium/">Olympic stadium</a>, but Farrow re-imagines these symbols of oppression by giving them a creative purpose.11
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