March is Women’s History Month so I wanted to highlight Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. She was shot and gravely injured on January 8, 2011, in a supermarket parking lot while holding a meeting with her constituents. Six other people were killed, and many others were wounded.
The bullet went through her head at point-blank range, which took her on a long road to recovery. She still has difficulty with speech. Gabby Giffords nevertheless keeps working toward ending gun violence and lobbying to protect the public.
She and artist Bonnie Lautenberg launched a national fundraising campaign to honor the 10th anniversary of the Giffords Foundation to Protect Americans from Gun Violence.
Americans are demanding a safer future, and if we come together we can create a future free from gun violence.
Gabby Giffords
Bonnie Lautenberg’s powerful artwork called “Gun’s Kill” is helping to move this important plea into action.
If you want to contribute to the campaign, you will receive a first-edition, fine art print of the artwork, “Guns Kill,” signed by Lautenberg. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Giffords organization’s mission to protect Americans from gun violence.
Watch this video to learn about the exhibit
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Lautenberg says, “I created this artwork, especially for Gabby Giffords. I added tears streaming down the face of the Statue of Liberty, the two simple words, ‘Guns Kill’ on her crown, and the locations of mass shootings written across Lady Liberty’s arm.” She added, “It saddens me deeply that the list of so many places keeps growing where Americans continue to lose loved ones to gun violence.”
The exhibit is currently on display at the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU in Miami Beach. It is located in South Beach’s historic Art Deco District.
About the Artist
Bonnie Lautenberg is an artist, photographer, and writer who lives in New York City and Palm Beach, Florida. Her works have been featured in gallery shows, museums, and art fairs throughout the country. She was the wife of the late Senator Frank Lautenberg.
I admire Gabby G so much. Just a horrible story of her shooting.
I agree. Gabby is an amazing woman.
Gabby continues to inspire. She doesn’t even say ban all guns, she is just looking for effective gun control.
That’s true, Jennifer. She is a gun owner herself.