Grenade Assumption of the Virgin Online Sale

By transforming items typically associated with violence into delicate works of art, Magnus Gjoen challenges our preconceived notions of beauty. His work highlights humanity s capacity for creating immense beauty one minute, and mass destruction the next.

In this piece, Gjoen takes one of the world s most lethal weapons – the grenade, and decorates it with the Assumption of the Virgin – an oil painting by Renaissance artist Titian, dating back to 1515.

The evocative combination of weaponry and artistic masterpiece invites the observer to consider the ugly truths that sometimes lurk beneath resounding beauty.

This giclée print is from a limited edition of 200, signed by the artist.

Size (cm): 40 x 40