God Damn The Torpedoes

The latest addition to my “War Toys” series, this piece pays homage to those who fight for progress while others try to undo it in the name of tradition and the false ideas of what is required to be a hero. Utilizing my childhood memories of toys such as the GI Joe Sea Wolf and leveraging the “Barbie can Do It All” slogan, this piece eschews the tired tropes of bravery and masculinity and offers us a warrior for the modern age. This vibrant painting depicts a whimsical underwater scene featuring a small white submarine labeled "SHE WOLF." The submarine is detailed with depth markings and mechanical elements, including a claw-like appendage at the rear. Inside the transparent dome, a blonde woman wearing pink goggles and smoking a cigar confidently pilots the vessel. The background is a gradient of blues and greens, suggesting deep ocean waters, with bubbles rising around the submarine and two torpedoes speeding through the water. The style combines playful cartoon-like elements with a polished, illustrative technique, evoking a surreal yet dynamic mood.