He Spoke of Love
He spoke of love—
they beat him.
He spoke of peace—
they raised the cross.
He spoke of humanity—
they drove in nails.
He Spoke of Love reflects on the recurring violence directed toward those who speak of compassion, peace, and human dignity. The found iron nail appears both as a physical object and as a historical symbol. Removed from its ordinary function, it becomes a witness to the contradiction between what humanity claims to value and how it treats those who embody those values.
Title: He Spoke of Love
Year: 2026
Series: Nail Series
Medium: Found iron nail on paper in frame
Dimensions: 10 × 15 cm; framed: 12.8 × 17.8 × 1 cm
Edition Unique (1/1)
Condition Good; natural oxidation and surface irregularities are integral to the artwork.
Certificate This artwork is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and permanently documented in the Viktor Karpenko Artwork Archive.
Archive Number VK-N-2026-0001
Status Artist Collection