METROPOLITAN PEACE COLLECTION
"Cities will always need policemen in some form, 'Metropolitan Peace' is a reminder of how delicate a balance of power is enshrined in these roles. We need to tackle the loss of transparency, accountability and trust head on, and constantly re-examine the covenant between law enforcers and ordinary citizens, if we truly want to make our communities more peaceful and inclusive."
War Boutique was born in Glasgow and got into art and textiles through early involvement in theatrical costume, set and fashion design. He went on to study textile design at the Scottish College of Textiles (1996-2000) followed by a masters in fine art at Goldsmiths College (2007-2009). Creative work also involved stints designing defensive equipment and body armour, and he often recycles materials and iconography from these contexts.
War Boutique has shown in art festivals, street exhibitions, museums & galleries in Scotland, England, Europe, US and the Middle East.
Collection: 'The Great Game' - National Army Museum (permanent collection)
Publication: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1474474015624462