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Fall 2019 - Art and Social Activism

The energy from my busy summer has not slowed one bit! On Wednesday, I was in New Jersey at Johnson and Johnson, and we dropped a spoon right on their front door. (Find Out More) I hope that J&J becomes the first to step up to the plate and offer restitution to the opioid stricken communities, viable solutions to restore the lives of those who have been affected by the opioid crisis, admission of guilt and the end of their dangerous, addictive opioid production and distribution.

Also, in this newsletter, I am introducing some new work!

Opioid Spoon Series

I am proud to announce two new 18" spoon series to the collection that symbolizes human injustices in our society. The metal spoon replications honor and represent my own family’s struggle and those of the thousands of families who have lost loved ones to this epidemic.⠀⠀⠀⠀

The 30-piece “Accountability” sculpture series are cast in solid silicon bronze and are in-line with Domenic’s protest work. This series is a replica of the original Purdue Pharma Spoon and represents the accountability that we demand those responsible for the opioid crisis to be held. Each spoon in this series is 18" long and 12.7lbs.⠀
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The 100-piece “Hope” sculpture series are cast in solid nickel-plated aluminum and were inspired by The OSP’s recent Honor Signature Tour. Before starting the tour, the spoon was a blank slate, and I thought how nice it would be if one-day we never had to have the names inside the spoon. The hope is that one day we won’t have to. Each spoon in this series is 18" long, and 5lbs.⠀⠀

Both series of 18" spoons are for individual sale, and all proceeds will benefit The Opioid Spoon Project, a registered 501-c3 non-profit. Email us at theopioidspoonproject@gmail.com to inquire about purchasing from these limited series, and help end the opioid crisis.⠀⠀

Accountability

Cast in Solid Silicon Bronze
18 inches, 12.7 pounds
Limited Series of 30 - One Artist Proof - Signed
Contact me for purchase

Hope

Cast in Solid Nickel Plated Aluminium
18 inches, 5 pounds
Limited Series of 100 - One Artist Proof - Signed
Contact me for purchase

The Opioid Spoon Project and Art Exhibit at Open Newbury Street

Sunday, September 15, 2019

It was a great opportunity to share this project with everyone who stopped in on Sunday. Thank you for your support!

To see more images click here!

Memorial Spoon on Display in Cambridge

It is an incredible honor to have the Memorial spoon in Cambridge for another week. Mayor Marc McGovern has been an incredible force in battling the opioid crisis. Great commitment and hard work out of this progressive city. Please check out all the events they have planned around recovery month.

Cambridge Public Library -
449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

- Upcoming Event -

The FDA Spoon Exhibition at Boston University

October 10th – October 25th, 2019

George Sherman Union Plaza (775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston)

Please visit Boston University Art Galleries for more information on the exhibition and associated events.

The FDA Spoon Exhibition at Boston University is co-sponsored by the Boston University Art Galleries, the BU Arts Initiative, and the Department of History of Art & Architecture.

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Until Next Time - Domenic Esposito