Fusillade

30 x 42 cm

2018

"Fusillade is an exhilarating tribute to the French photographer, Gilles Caron, who captured this stunning image! This remarkable piece showcases a young man dressed in striking quasi-military attire, adorned with folded machine gun bullets that wrap around his head like a dramatic, heavy scarf. The expressions on the young man's face, along with that of a second figure, radiate a profound sense of weariness and sorrow, drawing viewers in. This artwork is inspired by the heroic yet tragic stories of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), a harrowing conflict that pitted Nigerian federal troops against the courageous breakaway Republic of Biafra, leading to over two million casualties. Prepare to be moved by its powerful narrative!" - Agwu Enekwachi