Peter Kennard Rose Diagrams - Unisex button shirt

This could be your new favourite shirt! It exudes coolness both in terms of style and material. Plus, its feather light and moisture-wicking material ensures comfort even on the hottest days. 

Peter Kennard’s Rose Diagrams is a thought-provoking photomontage that juxtaposes symbols of beauty with the grim realities of war and military power. The piece features delicate images of roses, traditionally associated with peace and fragility, overlaid with stark, analytical diagrams reminiscent of technical schematics or weapons blueprints. This contrast between organic life and cold, mechanical precision underscores the tension between nature and destruction, evoking the ways in which warfare infiltrates even the most delicate aspects of human existence.

By merging botanical imagery with militaristic design, Kennard critiques the way violence is systematized and normalized in society. The diagrams suggest an almost scientific approach to destruction, highlighting how war is meticulously planned rather than chaotic or accidental. Rose Diagrams challenges viewers to consider the cost of militarization on both human life and the natural world, reflecting Kennard’s broader anti-war stance. As with much of his work, the piece serves as a visual protest, forcing us to rethink the relationship between war, technology, and the fragile beauty that it threatens to erase.

• 65% recycled polyester, 35% polyester
• Fabric weight: 2.95 oz/yd² (100 g/m²)
• Breathable and moisture-wicking material
• Oversized fit
• UPF50+ protection

Disclaimers:
• In areas where the fabric is double-layered, details from the inner fabric layer may subtly show through, especially with lighter designs.
• After washing, the fabric will become softer.

This product will be made especially for you as soon as you place an order. This may take a bit longer to deliver it to you and means it can only be returned if the shipment was lost in the mail or arrived misprinted, damaged, or defective. So thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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