Wong's works grappled with perceptions of safety and security in post-9/11 America. This quilt is made from ballistic nylon, a material typically used in military applications as a protective shield from flying debris. Here, Wong uses the material in a quilt (a comforting object) with a rather traditional pattern, commenting on a need for a different sense of comfort and security. Tobias Wong, Bulletproof Quilted Duvet, 2004, ballistic nylon, cotton, and cotton flannel; Collection SFMOMA, gift of Josee Lepage; © Estate of Tobias Wong; photo: courtesy SFMOMA. Photo 6 of 7 in The Wong Show

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Wong's works grappled with perceptions of safety and security in post-9/11 America. This quilt is made from ballistic nylon, a material typically used in military applications as a protective shield from flying debris. Here, Wong uses the material in a quilt (a comforting object) with a rather traditional pattern, commenting on a need for a different sense of comfort and security.

Tobias Wong,

Bulletproof Quilted Duvet, 2004, ballistic nylon, cotton, and cotton flannel; Collection SFMOMA, gift of Josee Lepage; © Estate of Tobias Wong; photo: courtesy SFMOMA.