\input zine.sty \lline{\hl REPORT ON ZU ZU'S PETALS ART GANG} \lline{by Lao Tzu Zu Zu} \vskip\parskip \begindoublecolumns \picture{1in} 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: \vskip\parskip {\obeylines\parskip=0pt \centerline{BILL OF RIGHTS} \vskip\parskip \centerline{1. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT} \centerline{anything you say can and will} \centerline{be used against you.} } 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:} {\parindent=12pt \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. } \enddoublecolumns \bye