Tactical Tenderness

A large black and white illustrated sticker of a heart encased in tactical gear, pasted onto a ribbed metal utility box. The artwork combines soft anatomical shapes with the rigid structure of a bulletproof vest, accompanied by Italian text.. Subject: A heart wearing a tactical plate carrier/bulletproof vest. Style: Hatched ink illustration. Details: High-contrast black ink with intricate cross-hatching for depth, featuring the tag 'ZEM' and the phrase 'Quel cuore da proteggere' (That heart to protect).. Shape: Heart-shaped die-cut. Setting: Urban evening. Surface: A ribbed Enel utility box set into a rough-textured urban wall.. Colors: #000000 (Onyx), #FFFFFF (Cloud), #C6B6A5 (Almond), #8B7E72 (Taupe). Composition: Centered, straight-on medium shot highlighting the juxtaposition of the art and the industrial texture.. This piece explores themes of emotional vulnerability and the defensive mechanisms developed in response to urban or personal conflict. By cladding the universal symbol of love in combat gear, the artist 'ZEM' comments on the necessity of protecting one's inner sensitivity in a world that often feels hostile or demanding.

Firenze, Italia

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