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Mark Beltchenko StudioWelded steel sculpture titled "S.O.S, A Warning from Nature's Arsenal"2020
2020
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Title: "S.O.S A Warning from Nature's Arsenal"
In the face of an all-out war between humanity and nature, my work titled "S.O.S" emerges as a powerful one-of-a-kind creation, crafted in painted steel. This narrative sculpture serves as a stark warning against the consequences of our egocentric actions, urging us to tread lightly on our fragile planet.
The menacing, jutting shafts of the sculpture emanate from seedpods buried below the fractured ground plates, creating a scene of both destruction and regeneration. The ground plates, split, warped, and upended by the force of the seed pods, serve as a metaphor for the ongoing battle between humankind and the environment. The seed pods, seemingly harmless, reveal their true power as they disrupt and reshape the landscape, a symbolic representation of nature's response to the disregard and aggression inflicted upon it.
Painted steel becomes the medium through which this cautionary tale is told, capturing the tension between the industrial and organic elements at play. The sculpture, with its dynamic form and contrasting colors, stands as a visual metaphor for the consequences of our actions—an S.O.S signal from nature's arsenal.
As viewers engage with "S.O.S (Warheads)," they are prompted to contemplate the intricate relationship between humanity and the environment. The work serves as a reminder of our role as stewards of the planet, cautioning against the relentless pursuit of progress at the expense of nature's delicate balance.
This narrative sculpture is more than an artistic creation; it is a plea for environmental consciousness, a call to reconsider the impact of our choices on the planet. "S.O.S (Warheads)" stands as a powerful testament to the resilience of nature and a warning that, if unheeded, the consequences of our actions may be more destructive than we can fathom.
- Creator:Mark Beltchenko Studio (1951, American)
- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Grosse Pointe Park, MI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2266213759522
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