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detail of "An Incident near Pleasantville," boxed set with two painted figures, car, and accessories by Matt Ferranto

An Incident near Pleasantville

2017
acrylic on polymer clay, styrofoam/paper mâché, wood
box 9 x 2¾ x 3¼ inches
standing figures approximately 2¼ inches high

Danroy Henry was shot and killed by Officer Aaron Hess in the early hours of October 17, 2010, outside a bar in Pleasantville, NY. Henry, a student-athlete at Pace University, was driving his Nissan Altima when the shots were fired. He was pulled from the vehicle, handcuffed, and died at the scene. The set includes a dark-colored sedan and police figures, along with handcuffs and a pistol. Familiar tools, familiar uniforms, and a town that thought it knew itself.