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I Was a Warrior

Joe Minter
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1989
Bench, catcher’s mask, Styrofoam, rubber sheeting, rubber boots, gloves, metal canteen, license plate holder, shovel, paint, and metal bucket
56 x 70.5 x 24 inches
Description

"From a warrior to a park bench, and from the park bench to having a hand out to ask for a drink of water and a piece of bread. He just says, 'I need something so that I can stand once more and be a warrior. I served to give, will you give so I can serve again?'”  —Joe Minter