THE PEACE HEARD PROJECT
THE PEACE HEARD PROJECT
welcome to the world as seen through my eyes
“The Peace Heard Project” is an idea inspired by the Terra Cotta Warriors, a huge sculptural installation in Xi'an, China where Emperor Qin Shi Huang had an entire army and its equipment built from clay and bronze to protect his tomb. Each figure is unique with their different face and armor. To see eight thousand figures together makes a powerful impact.
This incredible sculptural example made me think: “What would happen if we build a sculpture on the same scale and represent people who have made social progress through peaceful means instead of warriors? People like Gandhi, Martin Luther King or Steve Jobs have done incredible things without violence, they should be celebrated.“ “What an awesome sculpture park that would be. Think of what an incredible example it would set for future generations.” This struck me as a really powerful idea, and I have given it the name “The Peace Heard Project.” Heard because we will be hearing their stories. I have been planning how to make something so grand happen.
The First 4 figures are on display at
and can be visited during business hours at
2660 East Lake Avenue (Highway 152)
Watsonville, CA 95076