Enough Is Enough | Keith M. Francis

Enough Is Enough by Keith M. Francis. A conceptual sculpture repurposing a vintage gumball machine filled with ammunition casings and topped with an antique eagle, examining gun culture and commercialism.

"Enough is Enough," a 2023 conceptual artwork by Keith Francis. A repurposed 1920s gumball dispenser is painted in a patriotic red, white, and blue motif with stars. In place of gum, the glass globe is filled with various calibers of bullets, including 9mm, .22, and .45, complete with a yellow sticker that reads "25¢ Proudly Made in the USA." The work is a critique of American gun culture and commercialization.
"Enough is Enough," a 2023 conceptual artwork by Keith Francis. A repurposed 1920s gumball dispenser is painted in a patriotic red, white, and blue motif with stars. In place of gum, the glass globe is filled with various calibers of bullets, including 9mm, .22, and .45, complete with a yellow sticker that reads "25¢ Proudly Made in the USA." The work is a critique of American gun culture and commercialization.
"Enough is Enough," a 2023 conceptual artwork by Keith Francis. A repurposed 1920s gumball dispenser is painted in a patriotic red, white, and blue motif with stars. In place of gum, the glass globe is filled with various calibers of bullets, including 9mm, .22, and .45, complete with a yellow sticker that reads "25¢ Proudly Made in the USA." The work is a critique of American gun culture and commercialization.
14" H x 7" W x 7" D

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