"LOST INNOCENCE"
£545.00
"Lost Innocence" Wall Art Print - is an evocative piece, a photograph taken from Bran's original physical AK-47 sculpture created in 2015 after his challenging trip to Sierra Leone. Reflecting on the experience, Bran remarked, "It was one of the most difficult trips I had made."
The messages on the love heart sweets in this artwork are drawn from interviews Bran conducted with child soldiers in Sierra Leone. He asked them about their actions, reasons for being there, and who they would die for.
During the Sierra Leone Civil War (1991-2002), an estimated 10,000-14,000 children were forced into combat, fighting on both sides. Nearly half of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and a quarter of the government armed forces comprised children aged 8-14, with the AK-47 being the predominant weapon used.
Symbolic Elements:
- Married Couple: Represents the displacement and separation of families and parents.
- Diploma Scroll: Symbolizes the lack of access to education for child soldiers.
- Hearts: Reflects the absence of love and nurturing in the lives of these children.
- Toys: Represents the loss of innocence and childhood.
- Chocolate Bar: Symbolizes humble luxuries that are out of reach for these children.
- 3x White Doves: Represents the loss of freedom to play and grow freely.
- Blood: Symbolic of the destruction and pain caused by the conflict.
This artwork poignantly captures the harsh realities faced by child soldiers and the profound impact of conflict on their lives, urging viewers to reflect on these pressing issues.
Edition: 1 of 100 - available worldwide
Authenticity: Signed by the artist & embossed with the artist's stamp of authenticity
Paper size:112cm Long x 43cm Wide
Medium: Printed on high-quality archival paper - High-pigment Colour
Unframed - Lifesize AK-47 Classic
These prints have a striking 3D appearance and captivate the viewer due to the high-quality pigment printing.
Quantity
Only 5 left in stock
Shipping Details
We take great care in packaging all of our art prints to ensure they are not damaged during transit. However, accidents can happen due to environmental conditions. If your print arrives damaged, please send it back to the original address for a full refund or replacement. For more information, please contact Chloe, our studio logistics manager, at chloe.battleboutique@gmail.com.
When you place an order with us, we use the Royal Mail Tracked and Signed courier service. You will receive a tracking number that allows you to track your shipment online and be prepared for its arrival. If you have not received your print within 30 days, please contact our team immediately, and they will help track it down.
Product Details
We take quality control seriously. Each print is personally signed and checked by Bran, who ensures the paper and printing quality. We use a special archival paper that is durable, acid-free, and intended to last a lifetime. Before leaving the studio, each print is checked by Bran, which can sometimes cause a slight delay in shipment, however it's a matter of days and worth the wait!
Your print will arrive in a sturdy postal tube made from 65gsm spiral wound board with a plastic end cap, perfect for transit.
If you would like to place a bulk order of more than five prints, please contact chloe.battleboutique@gmail.com, and we can provide solutions for your order.
