Detritus Ascending
This piece is an homage to religious art in all its variety.
The winged figure in the center gradually ascends and descends between Paradise and the Underworld, while figures symbolizing power and wealth maintain balance to each side.
Every element was found — scrap yards, second-hand stores, dumpsters — then cleaned, stripped, sorted and rebuilt. Found aluminum is TIG-welded and sanded seamless; nothing is cast. The electronics are salvaged from consumer devices, repaired and rewired so the piece does something when you touch it.
Detritus Ascending, 2002 · 102” x 96” x 24”
Detritus Ascending, 2002 · 102” x 96” x 24”
Detritus Ascending, 2002 · 102” x 96” x 24”
Detritus Ascending, 2002 · 102” x 96” x 24”
Detritus Ascending, 2002 · 102” x 96” x 24”
Detritus Ascending, 2002 · 102” x 96” x 24”
Detritus Ascending, 2002 · 102” x 96” x 24”
Detritus Ascending, 2002 · 102” x 96” x 24”
Materials
Everything in this piece had a previous life. Nemo’s own inventory, in his words.
Parts from: vacuum cleaners, cake molds, salad tongs, waffle irons meat grinders, steak trays, bicycle handlebars, coffee makers, ice cream spoons, boat paddles, ice bucket, car engine, velvet, plywood, lights, motors, stock aluminum.
