Acorn Event - original catalogue - page 5
ACORN EVENT (1968) Catalogue page 5
On 15 June 1968, John Lennon & I planted two acorns for peace at Coventry Cathedral. It was the first of our many Peace 'Events'.
'JOHN' - 'YOKO' at Coventry
The concept of these sculptures by John Lennon and Yoko Ono is ex-
pressed by their statement 'this is what happens when two clouds meet'.
It is both symbolic and humorous at the same time. The thoughts behind
it are beautiful and its true fulfillment through the cycle of growth is an
end in itself - the best idea that can ever be conceived as a work of art -
mother nature is supreme, overriding man's artificial constructions.
The seeds, although they cannot be seen at this stage, are acorns and
slowly the oak trees will develop. It covers all fields for them - it's a game,
a joke, but at the same time serious, in the idiom of their music, their
writings or even. These ideas place them on a higher level than other
sculptures in the exhibition so they need to be looked at through new
eyes. Cry, laugh, or walk into the sky. There will never be another like them.
ANTHONY FAWCETT
Organizing committee, London
Acorn Event - original catalogue - page 5
ACORN EVENT (1968) Catalogue page 5
On 15 June 1968, John Lennon & I planted two acorns for peace at Coventry Cathedral. It was the first of our many Peace 'Events'.
'JOHN' - 'YOKO' at Coventry
The concept of these sculptures by John Lennon and Yoko Ono is ex-
pressed by their statement 'this is what happens when two clouds meet'.
It is both symbolic and humorous at the same time. The thoughts behind
it are beautiful and its true fulfillment through the cycle of growth is an
end in itself - the best idea that can ever be conceived as a work of art -
mother nature is supreme, overriding man's artificial constructions.
The seeds, although they cannot be seen at this stage, are acorns and
slowly the oak trees will develop. It covers all fields for them - it's a game,
a joke, but at the same time serious, in the idiom of their music, their
writings or even. These ideas place them on a higher level than other
sculptures in the exhibition so they need to be looked at through new
eyes. Cry, laugh, or walk into the sky. There will never be another like them.
ANTHONY FAWCETT
Organizing committee, London