"Mark Thompson's Airplane Parts" [Contest Finalists January 2013]
Uploaded: January 31, 2013 22:46:21
1/80s @ f/11, ISO 400, Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8, @ 28mm.
Nancy Rubins monumental sculpture made from used airplane parts was installed on the Sculpture Plaza at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, in 2002. With an expanse of 54 feet, it is among the largest Rubins has ever made, and one of the most carefully and delicately engineered. A high-tech modular armature allows the sculpture to be both freestanding and have a narrow base which then mushrooms out into a wide canopy-like expanse. Rubins carefully added hundreds of aluminum and titanium pieces from the aerospace industry. For the last 25 years Rubins has developed her signature style by creating architecturally inspired works out of airplanes, fiberglass boats, household appliances,and other found objects. Rubins pushes earlier sculptural concerns into the present, addressing issues of consumption, waste, and post-industrial urbanism in her work.
Leslie McLain
February 02, 2013
LeAnn Wood February 07, 2013
Rona, this is exceptional in every way! I love the way you framed the sculpture against the background. Amazing! #10557735
Sherran Andersen
February 24, 2013
Kathy Salerni
February 24, 2013
Stefania Barbier
February 25, 2013
Ellen Hodges February 25, 2013
Huge congrats and very best luck on your gorgeous finalist, Rona!!! #10582946
Carol Eade
February 25, 2013
JO ANN CLEVELAND February 25, 2013
Congrats on this well deserved finalistjo ann c. #10584359
Debra R. Harder February 25, 2013
This is so cool, Rona! What a great image! Huge congratulations on your superb finalist! #10584447
Lucy Abrao
February 25, 2013
Patrick Rouzes
February 25, 2013
Kimber Wallwork-Heineman
February 26, 2013
LeAnn Wood February 26, 2013
What a well deserved Finalist Award! Congratulations, Rona! #10586067Rony Sagy February 26, 2013
Huge congratulations on this brilliant finalist, Rona. Good luck in the next round. #10586532Renee Doyle February 26, 2013
How unusual!! Excellent pov and capture Rona! Congratulations! #10587040
Leslie McLain
February 27, 2013
Mary Beth Aiello
February 27, 2013
Phyllis H. Burchett February 27, 2013
Wonderful Rona, congrats! #10588630
Lindley Johnson
February 28, 2013
Merna L. Nobile March 02, 2013
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