Photographer Brian McCarty has used toys in his art projects for years . But veteran photographer Brian McCarty is bringing the two together in photography and a documentary film to explore what children in the war zone endure every day . He says he was inspired by the work of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who took photographs with toy soldiers and dolls as well as a variety of other objects including dolls, stuffed animals, and even dolls. His photographs aim to show the conflict from the kids ' perspectives .
Photographer Brian McCarty has used toys in his art projects for years . He says he was inspired by the work of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who took photographs with toy soldiers and dolls as well as a variety of other objects including dolls, stuffed animals, and even dolls. His photographs aim to show the conflict from the kids ' perspectives .