{"product_id":"fire-cover-repeat","title":"Fire, Cover, Repeat","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Fire, Cover, Repeat” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ereflects the endless cycle of procedure, pressure and repetition surrounding operational life inside conflict and crisis environments. The title represents more than battlefield movement alone. It becomes a way of living.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe work symbolizes the constant need to react, protect, adapt and continue functioning under pressure across every aspect of life. In operational environments, procedures extend far beyond the mission itself. Everything becomes preparation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e communication, finances, movement, documentation, contingency plans, automatic systems and even the awareness of mortality itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Fire” \u003c\/strong\u003erepresents the pressure constantly pushing forward. \u003cstrong\u003e“Cover” \u003c\/strong\u003erepresents the systems, routines and procedures built to survive it. \u003cstrong\u003e“Repeat”\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the reality that the cycle never truly ends. The mission continues. The responsibility of the contractor continues. The pressure remains active long after the environment itself changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThe figure inside the painting stands surrounded by instability while remaining operational through repetition and control. Over time, procedure stops feeling temporary and slowly becomes identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eCreated on canvas using acrylic paint applied with a 9 mm bullet, the entrance ID card from the Embassy, a block of melted body armor cover and a combat knife. The paint was dabbed using documents confirming my medical evacuation, a hospital wristband from where I eventually ended up and an airline ticket that was never used because I continued the operation. (Repeat) I use real operational materials to leave something of myself behind in the canvas to give the art a soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDimensions 50 X 40 cm on canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter J. Mars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58146451521881,"sku":null,"price":1480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6713\/6857\/files\/22Fire_cover_repeatL50XH40.jpg?v=1779871627","url":"https:\/\/greyhall-publishing.com\/products\/fire-cover-repeat","provider":"Greyhall Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}