Brasso Wadding Tin, Paintings & British Graphic Art

Not every subject at Art Goes to War is a uniform or an insignia. The Brasso Wadding series looks at an instantly recognisable British everyday object and the graphic character of its packaging, colour and typography.

Laurence Kirwan translates the Brasso Wadding can into original paintings and fine art prints, treating a familiar piece of material culture as a carefully observed still-life subject. Explore the variations in composition and scale, and see how a utilitarian object becomes a bold visual statement. This is an especially interesting collection for admirers of British design, nostalgia and pop-influenced painting.

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