Saint Javelin Saint Javelin

At first glance, the artwork retains the iconic silhouette of Saint Javelin, but a closer look reveals a deeper, in parts unsettling, narrative. The nimbus, formed by ruined buildings, references the daily bombings Ukrainians endure, reminding of the devastation of homes, schools, and cities. While the Javelin was once a symbol of battlefield success, the figure now holds an air defense missile, reflecting Ukraine’s ongoing plea for stronger defenses against indiscriminate Russian airstrikes, a plea for the right to self-defense.