{"product_id":"linda-burris-webster-the-phillipines-fragility-copy","title":"Linda Burris Webster | Mali:  Conflicted","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited-edition photographic print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e510 × 510 mm (unframed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition of 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned verso, with certificate of authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMali: Conflicted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (2024) is part of Linda Burris Webster's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartographica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, in which maps are transformed into intricate sculptural forms before being photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning with a map of Mali, Linda creates a collection of folded and distorted forms that reflect the overlapping conflicts affecting the West African nation. The fragmented composition evokes a sense of instability and uncertainty, drawing attention to the experiences of people living amid political upheaval, violence and displacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy photographing the sculpture against a black background, Linda returns the map to a two-dimensional image, concealing aspects of its physical construction. This becomes a metaphor for the personal stories and human experiences so often overlooked when countries are reduced to geographical boundaries or international headlines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMali: Conflicted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was awarded the Photography \u0026amp; Digital Art Prize at the Visual Art Open 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: start; ; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsured delivery is included to most UK and US addresses. Any applicable local taxes or import duties remain the buyer’s responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linda Burris Webster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55579624898887,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4216\/9927\/files\/Mali.jpg?v=1793030417","url":"https:\/\/www.thomasrainsford.com\/products\/linda-burris-webster-the-phillipines-fragility-copy","provider":"Thomas Rainsford","version":"1.0","type":"link"}