I am astonished to read the negative comments. I'm not that into art but, as a math/science teacher, this spoke to me. He seems like a great guy and his work is fascinating.
I appreciate that Shawcross is working outside the narrative window, on a more conceptual level. I believe this is a plus in an art world too often obsessed with socio-political themes and human stories. The mechanical language is a wonderful way to communicate certain ideas. Still, when comparing his work to the elaborate contraptions by Jean Tingueley, these new works are far less poetic and they are often locked within the expression of a single repetitive module or detailed connection. The connected tetrahedrons, for example that extend in geometrical lines into space.
Turning basic l mechanical ideas into art is the new thing. Just like Oliffar Elliason's "Green Light - a artistic workshop" is simply aestheticized putting models together.
Sorry, There's nothing new about mechanized art in the way he's adapted it to his sculptural practice. Other than similar geometric forms, There is no tangible relationship to Elliason. Green Light which as participatory art goes is pretty thin is what I'd imagine if IKEA made 'Art'.
It's nice work but too many adjectives here like "epic" and "ambitious" that seem a bit exaggerated. Ratcheting bolts and checking welds become "epic" eventhough working class folks do that everyday. Talk about a gilded frame. I would suggest words more like interesting, cool, large, mechanical, etc. The sound and the fury .... I am clearly also jealous and resentful. If you like his "Dappled Light" I suggest walking under an old rail bridge.
I think that is the point of his work, the commonality of human experience. Whether it is in a museum or on the street, we all succumb to the same awe in reality.
Viewing a washing machine washing clothes is not art...these pieces are devoid of ideas, there is no point to them, no statement beyond "I'm using science to construct objects that say nothing about anything"
Omg someone took a public sculpture for scrap?? They could have got more for it as art. How sad for us that there are people who have no idea of what art is, what it's for, and so uncaring to do such a barbaric act.
crap ought to be scrapped.....big egoistic bullist is going on in the name of art. Bored prople. Here I am not talking about guys like Anthony Howe to me he really fits into a category art marriage with science.
Comparing him to Da Vinci is a far stretch...Da Vinci drew, I draw, but that doesn't make me the equal of da Vinci, just because we both draw. His machines might be elaborate but they're far from elegant, lack the elegance of simplicity. Hyperbole.
I am astonished to read the negative comments. I'm not that into art but, as a math/science teacher, this spoke to me. He seems like a great guy and his work is fascinating.
I appreciate that Shawcross is working outside the narrative window, on a more conceptual level. I believe this is a plus in an art world too often obsessed with socio-political themes and human stories. The mechanical language is a wonderful way to communicate certain ideas. Still, when comparing his work to the elaborate contraptions by Jean Tingueley, these new works are far less poetic and they are often locked within the expression of a single repetitive module or detailed connection. The connected tetrahedrons, for example that extend in geometrical lines into space.
Fantástico !!!
This is not art. This is art design.
wtf
Brilliant
can we rename this "simple ideas" please, and thanks.
Turning basic l mechanical ideas into art is the new thing. Just like Oliffar Elliason's "Green Light - a artistic workshop" is simply aestheticized putting models together.
Sorry, There's nothing new about mechanized art in the way he's adapted it to his sculptural practice. Other than similar geometric forms, There is no tangible relationship to Elliason. Green Light which as participatory art goes is pretty thin is what I'd imagine if IKEA made 'Art'.
he is simply extremely clever; intelligent
don't get too wet
And boring! He thinks he is tatlin!
It's nice work but too many adjectives here like "epic" and "ambitious" that seem a bit exaggerated. Ratcheting bolts and checking welds become "epic" eventhough working class folks do that everyday. Talk about a gilded frame. I would suggest words more like interesting, cool, large, mechanical, etc. The sound and the fury .... I am clearly also jealous and resentful. If you like his "Dappled Light" I suggest walking under an old rail bridge.
I think that is the point of his work, the commonality of human experience. Whether it is in a museum or on the street, we all succumb to the same awe in reality.
yes, it's amazing how money it takes to imitate the real world
Viewing a washing machine washing clothes is not art...these pieces are devoid of ideas, there is no point to them, no statement beyond "I'm using science to construct objects that say nothing about anything"
Omg someone took a public sculpture for scrap?? They could have got more for it as art. How sad for us that there are people who have no idea of what art is, what it's for, and so uncaring to do such a barbaric act.
crap ought to be scrapped.....big egoistic bullist is going on in the name of art. Bored prople. Here I am not talking about guys like Anthony Howe to me he really fits into a category art marriage with science.
I don't think film does any justice to the work.
this guy isn't even close to the Korean guy
What Korean guy?
wht lol. This dude is way better. That guy was annoying.
Comparing him to Da Vinci is a far stretch...Da Vinci drew, I draw, but that doesn't make me the equal of da Vinci, just because we both draw. His machines might be elaborate but they're far from elegant, lack the elegance of simplicity. Hyperbole.