This series of portraits of plastic green army men challenges the viewer to confront the unsettling reality of dehumanization in warfare. By enlarging these mass-produced toys to larger than life, the inherent flaws in their design—once negligible in their miniature form—become grotesquely apparent. These portraits are a haunting reminder of the expendability of human life.

The final presentation shows five identical portraits of the same toy from different castings. They are stripped of their identities and reduced to serial numbers. The toys, devoid of individuality and marked by uniformity, echo the military ideal of conformity and submission. They reduce war to a game, sanitizing the tragic realities of conflict in favor of a narrative that glamorizes obedience and service.

Through this work, I aim to evoke deep reflection on the cost of war and the ways societies distance themselves from the brutal realities faced by those on the front lines. These figures transform from childhood playthings, to solemn portraits of sacrifice and anonymity. By highlighting how toys glorify war and indoctrinate children into a culture of blind enlistment, this series challenges the viewer to question the narratives that perpetuate the cycle of violence and loss.