Inert Love

Explosive Symbolism Meets Delicate Emotion

Inert Love (2022) by Jake Ashley is a compelling mixed media sculpture that fuses industrial form with emotional fragility. This 6" x 4" x 4" artwork features an anodized blue inert grenade, visually disarmed but symbolically potent. On its side glimmers a jeweled heart—an unexpected pairing that evokes the tension between emotional vulnerability and guarded strength.

Artwork Details

• Title: Inert Love
• Year: 2022
• Medium: Mixed Media Sculpture
• Dimensions: 6" x 4" x 4"
• Features: Anodized inert grenade with jeweled heart detail
• Symbolism: Explores emotional restraint, vulnerability, and duality
• Handcrafted: One-of-a-kind original by Jake Ashley

Interpretation

This sculpture invites viewers to reflect on the duality of love—how something beautiful can be fused to something once dangerous. Perfect for contemporary art collectors or anyone intrigued by emotional symbolism and modern visual storytelling.

Ordering & Inquiries

For pricing, shipping, and exhibition inquiries, please contact us or email JakeAshleyArt@gmail.com.