Casualties of War by Dorothy Art Collectives is an eye-opening assortment of custom military figurines that truly drives home the horrific toll that war can have on a soldier’s mind.
Featuring plastic green army men positioned in depressing, violent and disturbing situations, Casualties of War by Dorothy Art Collectives is meant to remind viewers that the wounds of combat are not always physically apparent.
According to the creative minds behind this project, Casualties of War was inspired by a Colorado Springs Gazettea article which was published in 2009. The article reveals that, following their return from duty in Iraq, soldiers from a single battalion based in Colorado Springs were committing murders at a rate that was 20 times higher than the national average. This chilling collection of figurines goes a long way towards driving home the harsh reality of that fact.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Mental Health Awareness Art
- Creating art to raise awareness of mental health and its impact on soldiers, veterans, and society.
- Custom Figurine Collections
- Creating unique and unsettling figurine collections to provoke thought and conversation on sensitive topics.
- Violent Imagery in Art
- Exploring the use of violent and disturbing imagery to convey a message and express emotions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art and Sculpture
- Opportunity for artists and sculptors to use their skills to create meaningful art that can raise awareness and address important social issues.
- Mental Health Services
- Opportunity for mental health professionals to collaborate with artists to create awareness campaigns and educational programs to address mental health issues in the military and society at large.
- Collectible Figurines Market
- Opportunity for companies to offer unique, unsettling, and controversial figurine collections that provoke thought and stimulate conversation on sensitive issues.
