Attractive, but dangerous.
Made from clear acrylic with hints of soft colour, FRAGILITY invites viewers to see it as an object of beauty and curiosity. At first glance its material and colour make it look harmless, almost like a toy. But behind this aesthetic facade lies the silhouette of one of the most iconic and dangerous weapons of modern warfare.
The power of transparency
The transparency of the acrylic lets the rifle's shape float, almost disappearing depending on the angle. This creates a sense of mystery and untouchability. For many, seeing an M4 up close is a rare, almost alien experience, something associated with faraway conflicts or images in the media. In this transparent form, the object is familiar and distant at the same time.
Controversy in contemplation
Holding or examining the rifle becomes an act of contemplation. Viewers are asked to reconcile the beauty of the object with the violence it represents, playing with our perception of what is desirable, untouchable and dangerous.
