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WAR-TOYS is the culmination of fourteen years of independent work and artistic development. It began as a small study that I photographed for an exhibition in Zagreb in the immediate aftermath of the Croatian War of Independence. However, it’s only now that I’ve experienced enough to fully realize the potential of the project and the power of toys.
Play is as universal as war. It is an inherent ability that helps us organically find our place in the world and define what it means to be human. In the case of play therapy, it also has the power to restore humanity and help those affected by war find understanding and context for the events they’ve witnessed. When words fail, play becomes a means of communication and a mechanism for healing.
My goal for WAR-TOYS is to document unseen perspectives on war, communicated by children most affected by it. To achieve this, I must travel to areas of conflict and immerse myself in diverse communities, working with humanitarian organizations to identify, observe, and collaborate with local children. It will take more time and resources than most independent artists can bear.
I will be relying on the generous support of patrons and benefactors like you to complete the project. Donations will fund all stages of production, paying for expenses such as crew, equipment, travel, and locally available toys. Your support will make all of the difference. I'm truly grateful for any contribution, large or small.
-Brian McCarty
Tax-deductible donations can be made online via Fractured Atlas.
Purchase
Fifty unique folios were created to help fundraise for the continued production of the WAR-TOYS project. Each folio contains six, 8x10 prints: three toy photographs from the initial month-long trip to the Middle East and the three corresponding children's drawings that each were based upon. Due to the case's heavy weight, an additional $60 will be invoiced for shipping outside the US. Please visit here for additional images and information.
$525
(including domestic shipping)
Art-Toys Special Edition
The last remaining copies of the Art-Toys special edition monograph were held back to help fundraise for the project. Individually numbered from an edition of 600, the special edition features an alternate cover free of text and a vinyl slipcase. Each book is signed on the inside by artists: Attaboy, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Hugh Brown, Luke Chueh, Lili Chin, Bob Dob, Frank Kozik, Joe Ledbetter, Patrick Ma, Mark Nagata, Craig Perkins, Mark Ryden, Greg “Craola” Simkins, Scott Tolleson, Michelle Valigura, Amanda Visell, Yoskay Yamamoto, and myself. An additional $40 will be invoiced for shipping outside of the US.
$175
(including domestic shipping)
Art-Toys Regular Edition
Order a signed copy of my Art-Toys monograph at a 15% discount off the cover price, including shipping. Prefaced by renowned media critic Douglas Rushkoff, the hardcover book contains 240 pages of photographs and behind the scene narratives. An additional $30 will be invoiced for shipping outside of the US.
$40
(including domestic shipping)
WAR-TOYS is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions in behalf of WAR-TOYS may be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
