A plane sculpture by Cuban art collective Los Carpinteros called Avião explores the conflict between modernization and the human condition. The sculpture consists of two strikingly inconsistent elements fused together.
A small plane is seen with hundreds of wooden arrows puncturing the bottom. Littered with weapons of war, the plane looks as if a troop of ancient archers attacked it from below. Antiquated arrows complete with wooden shafts and feathered ends stick out of the plane's metal hull at various angles. With some of the arrows puncturing the wing, it looks like the archers were successful in decommissioning the plane.
Los Carpinteros created the installation to contrast past and modern technologies. By combining old tech with new, the artists are encouraging the viewer to reflect on how we have evolved and changed as a race.
What's Driving This Trend
- Combining Old and New Tech
- Exploring the potential of integrating traditional and modern technologies to create innovative solutions.
- Conflict of Modernization and Tradition
- Investigating the tensions that arise when modern advancements clash with traditional practices, and finding opportunities to bridge the gap.
- Reflecting on Technological Evolution
- Prompting individuals and industries to pause and contemplate the ways in which technology has shaped human progress and society.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Sculpture Industry
- Discovering new avenues for artistic expression through the fusion of old and new technologies in sculptures and installations.
- Technology Industry
- Exploring opportunities to incorporate traditional elements into modern technological advancements, unlocking innovative solutions and products.
- Cultural Heritage and Preservation
- Examining ways to balance progress with the preservation of cultural traditions, utilizing technology to bridge the old and the new.
