'Wreck' by Jordan Griska is a Prefect Mirrored Replica of a Mercedes S550
Mary Van Puymbroeck — June 30, 2017 — Autos
References: designboom & highsnobiety
Brooklyn-based artist Jordan Griska has created a perfect mirrored replica of a crashed Mercedes-Benz S550.
Named 'Wreck,' the piece was created by taking a 3D model of a Mercedes-Benz S550 and digitally manipulating it to look like it has crashed. Each piece of this perfect mirrored replica was laser-cut to fit seamlessly together. The truly compelling part of the piece is that it still holds a striking resemblance to a luxury vehicle despite its distortion. By contrasting luxury with brutal destruction, Griska has portrayed a feeling that is often ignored in everyday materialism. This piece is reflective of the Millennial generation's sometimes tragic obsession with mass consumption. 'Wreck' is quite literally reflective for this demographic and brings the viewer face-to-face with our cultural insecurities.
Photo Credits: highsnobiety, designboom
Named 'Wreck,' the piece was created by taking a 3D model of a Mercedes-Benz S550 and digitally manipulating it to look like it has crashed. Each piece of this perfect mirrored replica was laser-cut to fit seamlessly together. The truly compelling part of the piece is that it still holds a striking resemblance to a luxury vehicle despite its distortion. By contrasting luxury with brutal destruction, Griska has portrayed a feeling that is often ignored in everyday materialism. This piece is reflective of the Millennial generation's sometimes tragic obsession with mass consumption. 'Wreck' is quite literally reflective for this demographic and brings the viewer face-to-face with our cultural insecurities.
Photo Credits: highsnobiety, designboom
Trend Themes
1. Luxury-destruction Contrast - An innovative trend showing the fusion of opposite concepts, which could lead to new designs and products that challenge everyday materialism.
2. Distorted Replicas - A trend of creating distorted replicas of real objects as an artistic expression, which could be expanded to other fields such as fashion or interior design.
3. Cultural Insecurities - The trend of reflecting cultural insecurities through art, which could lead to more introspection on societal values and norms.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The push towards innovative art that challenges societal norms and values could disrupt the traditional models of art production and lead to new forms of expression.
2. Automotive - The trend of creating distorted replicas of vehicles could disrupt the expectations of luxury cars and generate new designs and concepts.
3. Fashion - Elements of distorted car sculptures could be integrated into fashion design to create avant-garde pieces that challenge traditional beauty standards.
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