A Statement On Modern Warfare And Dwindling Fossil Fuel Supplies
“WHAT stands six metres tall, takes three days to put together and has something special to say about modern warfare and dwindling fossil fuel supplies?”
That question to readers of the University of Queensland’s website.
Old Mr Anorak suggests a) a longbow; b) Victoria Beckham (in heels); c) an exploding mongoose.
And we would agree with them all. But then the question is rhetorical and the answer is soon given as:
My Humvee (inversion therapy), a monumental sculpture by Peter Hennessey which is the latest acquisition by the UQ Art Museum and is now on show to the public.
It’s terrific…
Carved out of black painted plywood and standing permanently in the museum foyer, the piece resembles a tower which on closer inspection becomes a model of the gas-guzzling car tipped on its nose.
It’s genius. And much, much, much better and more arty than buying an old Humvee and standing it on its nose.
Right now in Iraq, American are climbing into their installations and being shot by men with paintball guns. But, then, everyone’s a critic…
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October 17th, 2008 at 3:19 am
Now her’s a piece of ………Art ? …………….that could really drive you up the wall
October 16th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
No honestly - he’s horrified. Sat here on my sofa.
Da Vinci is looking thoughtful though and won’t speak. I think it has inspired him with an idea on how we can run trains on water.
He’ll give me his thoughts later - and then I will be rich beyond Bill Gates wildest dreams!
Or I may just keep it a secret - like the secret I have about eternal youth! lol
October 16th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Michaelangelo is more likely to be pissing himself laughing, Coco…
October 16th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
That is not a statement!
Unless it is stating that the sculptor is saying - ”Fuck you suckers! I don’t actually have to work for a living!”
That is what it states to me - in its entirety!
Michelangelo is whispering to me that he is horrified.