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Bagram Belly, Afghanistan, 2002. Watercolour on paper by Gordon Rushmer, 2002. Portable latrine used by troops in Bagram Air Base, Parwin Province. The latrine could only be reached after a 200m walk through a minefield, which could be difficult at night or in a sand storm.Associated with Afghanistan (2001-2014). Date: 2002
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2002 Afghanistan Associated Belly Difficult Gordon Latrine Minefield Portable Reached Sand Storm Walk 200m Base
Bagram Belly
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: A Portrait of Endurance in the Heart of War-torn Afghanistan (2002) This evocative watercolor painting, titled "Bagram Belly," captures a poignant moment in the daily lives of troops stationed at Bagram Air Base in Parwin Province, Afghanistan, during the early 2000s. Painted by British artist Gordon Rushmer in 2002, this work of art offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of military life in a war zone. At the center of the painting lies a portable latrine, a simple yet essential structure that served as a necessary convenience for the troops. However, reaching this rudimentary bathroom was no easy feat. Soldiers had to endure a grueling 200-meter trek through a minefield, a journey that could be particularly challenging during nighttime or sandstorms. The title "Bagram Belly" is derived from the colloquial term used by the troops to describe the treacherous terrain surrounding the air base. The term "belly" refers to the soft, vulnerable underbelly, emphasizing the danger and uncertainty that came with every trip to the latrine. This painting is an poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by the brave men and women who served in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2014. It is a testament to their resilience, adaptability, and the indomitable human spirit that enabled them to persevere in the face of adversity. Gordon Rushmer's "Bagram Belly" is a powerful and evocative work of art that transports us to a time and place where the line between danger and survival was as thin as the paper on which it was painted. This poignant image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring spirit of those who served.
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