A sense of motion, and even sound, characterizes many of Graff’s works. We should note that in the intervening years, between the prototypical Warducks and production of the Warbird series, he was engaged in the creation of many elaborate motorized installations involving movement along with complex sound and lighting effects. One of the earliest of the warbirds is (2016). The title means “War Bird”
in German. Like the early Warducks and , this warrior is childlike, a toy of sorts. Yet, it is also a toy with a rocket launcher on its back. Note that it is looking at you, eye to eye.
Contrast the nostalgic representation of with the forward propulsion of
(2016). This creation also has a rocket launcher on its back, but it’s wildly ferocious and energetic.