Item Summary

The description provided by the artist: "The painting "Grown-Up Toys" represents a multifaceted and symbolic image in which contemporary children play with modern toys. The boy symbolizes childlike innocence, joy, and play, while the tank represents the harsh reality of war. The painting suggests that children, even in times of war, are capable of resisting cruelty and, even in their fantasies, holding onto hope for peace. They can still preserve a piece of childhood and joy in their lives." The technique used: Canvas, stencil, MTN aerosol paint, liquid Black/White marker.

Descriptive Information

Title
Adult Toys
Sort Title
adult toys
Creator of work
Кутафин, Юрий (Novan)
Contributor
Kutafin, I͡Uriĭ (Novan)
Language
English
Date Created
2017
Format
Paintings
Rights Statement
In Copyright

Discovery Information

Subject
Arts and culture
Arts
Arts--Political aspects
Children and youth
Children
Politics and government
War
Geographic Subject
Ukraine
Geographic Origin
Ukraine

Physical Characteristics

Height
60
Width
100
Page Count
1
File Count
1

Institutional Information

Collection
Ukrainian Art in Times of War: 2014-
Princeton Slavic Collections
Box number
Digital Box 01
Folder number
Kutafin_9
Barcode
000000000000000000
IIIF Manifest URL

https://figgy.princeton.edu/concern/ephemera_folders/f3f3d1b8-5c62-4abc-b44c-59451b635361/manifest