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Simon Brann Thorpe — Lem Tailene from Toy Soldiers
Simon Brann Thorpe

Lem Tailene from Toy Soldiers

A striking chromogenic print by Simon Brann Thorpe, *Lem Tailene* is part of the artist's *Toy Soldiers* series, which examines themes of identity, conflict, and the performance of masculinity. The flush-mounted format lends the work a sleek, polished presence, enhancing the vivid tonal depth characteristic of chromogenic printing. Thorpe's meticulous approach to portraiture invites viewers to consider the tension between innocence and the imagery of warfare.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.

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November 6, 2015

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Simon Brann Thorpe, Lem Tailene from Toy Soldiers

A striking chromogenic print by Simon Brann Thorpe, *Lem Tailene* is part of the artist's *Toy Soldiers* series, which examines themes of identity, conflict, and the performance of masculinity. The flush-mounted format lends the work a sleek, polished presence, enhancing the vivid tonal depth characteristic of chromogenic printing. Thorpe's meticulous approach to portraiture invites viewers to consider the tension between innocence and the imagery of warfare.

Medium
Chromogenic print, flush-mounted.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Series Work, Conceptual Photography, Muted Color Palette, Children As Subject, Cinematic Mood, Figurative Photography, Muted Palette, Documentary Style, Childhood Theme, Flush Mounted, Fine Art Photography, Emerging Artist, Contemporary Artist, Intimate Mood, Childhood Themes, Chromogenic Print, Flush Mounted Print, Documentary Series, Portrait Photography, Established Artist, British Photographer