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\lline{\hl REPORT ON ZU ZU'S PETALS ART GANG}
\lline{by Lao Tzu Zu Zu}
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Speaking of subversion, a group of us in Boulder Colorado have�
been erecting large political guerrilla sculptures in public�
places. I did a slide show of some pieces at the last�
FUGAZI/HOMOCORE show in SR, and've included a coupla photos�
{\it[which may or may not be included seeing how I mighta lost�
'em -- tj]} for this article. These projects are done in the�
middle of the night, and left for the general populace to�
``enjoy'', and for the ``authorities'' to remove. Zu Zu's is {\it�
not} a particular group, and we encourage everyone everywhere to�
engage in these activities. Our concept is simply not to destroy�
public property, and not to endanger the general public. Just�
leave them something pretty to look at and think about.

Recently we hung two huge banners about 70 feet above Boulder�
Canyon Road between two cliffs. On the left was a giant American�
flag with a staring Eye of Horus instead of stars, and on the�
right a huge ``parchment'' reading:

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\centerline{BILL OF RIGHTS}

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\centerline{1. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT}
\centerline{anything you say can and will}
\centerline{be used against you.}
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Beneath this the banner was burnt. We used bedsheets, paint, and�
400 feet of 1/4 inch nylon rope (for strength in the wind).�
Secured short lengths of stronger rope on the cliffs the day�
before, then climbed at midnight, tied two 200-foot lengths with�
banners bundled on the far ends, dropped 'em to the road, tied�
'em together, unfurled the banners, and pulled 'em up. This�
project was filmed and we were interviewed by Channel 2 News from�
Denver, who should air a 2-\frac12\ minute feature story within�
the week. Ahh, the sweet smell of media manipulation.

Above this article is the Zu Zu's tag we've been using to sign�
our recent projects. Anyone should feel free to use it. Below�
I've listed a few useful tips for the novice Guerrilla Sculptor.

{\bf Tips for Sculpture Projects:}

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\item{\blob} Investigate the site for useful features, problems,�
escape routes.

\item{\blob} Prepare as much as possible beforehand.

\item{\blob} Install attachment devices (bolts, wires, \&c)�
beforehand if possible. Battery-powered hand drills with�
screwdriver bits and drywall screws are very useful.

\item{\blob} Erect your piece as quickly and quietly as possible,�
within the limits of safety.

\item{\blob} Use lookouts.

\item{\blob} Friday nights between midnight--2am are the best�
times to put one up. Cops are busy then with drunks. Also, city�
works (who usually take the sculptures down) have the weekend�
off.

\item{\blob} Spend as little as necessary. Dumpster and scrounge�
for items.


\item{\blob} When considering methods of erection, think�
ENGINEERING.

\item{\blob} ALWAYS consider the public's safety.
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