Bran Symondson is a British artist, photographer and peace campaigner whose work explores conflict, memory, violence and transformation. His practice is best known for reworking decommissioned AK-47 rifles into elaborate sculptural artworks, replacing their associations with fear and destruction with symbols of beauty, fragility and hope.
Why Their Work Resonates
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Powerful transformation: Symondson turns objects associated with violence into thought-provoking works of peace art.
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Striking visual contrast: Butterflies, gold leaf, sweets and precious materials are juxtaposed with decommissioned military weapons.
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Personal experience: His work is informed by his background in war photography and experience in Afghanistan.
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International visibility: His art has been presented at the Institute of Contemporary Arts and the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
Discover Bran Symondson’s AK-47 art, political sculpture and contemporary anti-war artworks through TAP Contemporary and Turner Art Perspective.