Grenade Among the Pigeons 1981

Don Ivan Punchatz's 1981 painting "Grenade Among the Pigeons" is a surreal and somewhat unsettling depiction of urban life. The artwork features three pigeons in a park, seemingly oblivious to the large green grenade lying on the ground. The painting is a commentary on the ever-present threat of violence in modern society, juxtaposing the mundane with the dangerous. Punchatz’s meticulous photorealistic style creates a sense of unease, making the viewer question the innocence of the scene. "Grenade Among the Pigeons" is a prime example of Punchatz’s signature style, which often depicted ordinary scenes with a twist of the macabre.