Explosively Delicate - Grenade (1/13)

Exclusive 2025 Edition "Explosively Delicate" Sculpture by Bran

Be part of an exclusive group to own one of only 13 handcrafted "Explosively Delicate" hand grenade sculptures, released as part of Bran’s 2025 Edition. These unique pieces are available to a select few, ensuring that each sculpture is not only a work of art but a rare collector’s item.

About "Explosively Delicate"

A powerful tension exists at the heart of Bran Symondson’s Explosively Delicate series. At first glance, the subject is a stark icon of warfare—a replica WWII pineapple grenade. But look closer, and you’ll discover a haunting duality embedded within.

Each sculpture is meticulously hand-embellished with real, decommissioned currency. These fragments—carefully cut, shaped, and layered—form a rich tapestry across the grenade’s surface, representing the deep entanglement between capitalism, global financial institutions, and the machinery of war. The grenade becomes not just a weapon, but a canvas for commentary—a symbol of how profit and power are often inextricably linked to conflict.

Atop each piece sits a real, preserved butterfly. This striking juxtaposition—fragile, natural beauty perched upon a cold, deadly artefact—confronts the viewer with themes of vulnerability, mortality, and the fragile cost of peace. It serves as a poignant reminder of what is truly at stake when nations opt for violence over harmony.

Every sculpture in the Explosively Delicate series is presented in a custom-made acrylic display case, complete with a gold-plate insignia, transforming each work into a collectable artefact—an object of contemplation, contradiction, and undeniable presence.

This is not simply art. It is a dialogue.
A collision of destruction and delicacy.
A monument to the cost of power, and the hope that something more fragile might endure.

More Details:

• Personalised Butterfly Selection: After confirming your pre-order, Bran and his team will provide you with a curated selection of butterfly species. Choose the one that will adorn your sculpture, making your piece a true reflection of your personal taste.

• Gold Nameplate: Your name (or text of your choice) will be engraved on a gold plate, alongside Bran’s signature and a stamp of authenticity, adding a personal touch and solidifying the exclusivity of your artwork.

• Authentic Craftsmanship: Inspired by original WW2 hand grenades, each sculpture is intricately collaged with real American dollar bills and adorned with a real butterfly species. The piece is then mounted in a sleek acrylic display cabinet with a choice of black or white base, creating a stunning, one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Specifications:

• Title: Explosively Delicate
• Edition: 13 Limited Editions (2025)
• Medium: Metal grenade sculpture covered in real American dollar bills, adorned with real butterfly species, mounted in an acrylic display cabinet
• Weight: 1.5 kg