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October 12, 2009
WWII alien
At least, that's what this looks like to me. I saw this sculpture made of old scrap metal inside Fort Santiago in the old walled city of Intramuros but couldn't find any kind of information about it. I won't be surprised if the metal came from weapons and vehicles used during WWII, which also caused the damage to the building behind it.
Strange, not really beautiful but expressive. Probably this kind of reaction is exactly what the artist was looking for.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great photo! I have no idea what it means although it could represent those who suffered hunger and starvation during the war...
ReplyDeleteI think your guess as to where the materials came from is pretty good and wouldn't be surprised if you were spot on.
I love stuff like this. I found a similar thing in a forest a few years ago. It can be seen on my blog. I called it the Terminator endoskeleton.
ReplyDeleteit's very artistic.
ReplyDeletefunny you could spot this piece amidst the history of fort.s. ^-^
and like v.poet said, it's indeed expressive!
An ODD sculpture but interesting and unique!
ReplyDeleteWhat isn't ODD is that you just received the "Perfect Pixel" award from Jacob at Ocala Daily Photo - you deserve it! Congrats!
Cool! but I got the feeling that the skinny scrap statue was crying (sad). I followed the link given by steffe and they almost look the same. the mystery deepens!
ReplyDeleteI just heard you won the Perfect Pixel Award and wanted to stop by and congratulate you! After looking at your work, I can see why Jacob awarded it to you.
ReplyDeleteYou do have a knack of finding some pretty interesting artwork Hilda.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Congratulations on the Pixel Perfect award. I think everyone will agree you deserve it.
This recycling of Arms pleases me well
ReplyDeleteen effet très étrange comme statue, mais j'aime beaucoup.
ReplyDeletePour répondre à ton passage, la sculpture lumineuse est interactive quand on passe sa main devant un capteur, cela change les couleurs et la vitesse
ReplyDeleteindeed act as very strange, but I really like.
To answer your running, light sculpture is interactive when it passes his hand over a sensor, it changes color and speed
I sort of like this sculpture. I also like the idea of weapons becoming art or at least something less deadly and meanacing. Nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a contrast between the old town (I like this garden, these stones and this sculpture) and the "new-yorker" town... with these high building of steel and glass !
ReplyDeleteArt from found objects. the best kind of art sometimes.
ReplyDeletewow very modern and different sculpture but I think it is a woman.Maybe she is not happy but at least she has long hair!LOL
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to know that they used the metal from weapons.I think this art is a kind of protestation.
Cool shot Hilda!
Have a nice week dear friend
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Léia
Hilda what a great picture !
ReplyDeleteThe sculpture itself, greenery and neglected building in the background all compose a very striking and mysterious image.
this one i missed when i last visited intramuros. great depiction.
ReplyDeleteHuge congratulations for receiving the Pixel Perfect Award from Jacob and Lois Anne at Ocala Daily Photo. http://ocaladailyphoto.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteYou are VERY deserving.
This sculpture is intriguing. Standing where it does in front of the ruins speaks volumes. It is always a shame when you can't find more information on something. Frustrating and a big loss to the artist.
Wow, it certainly is different! I like it though.
ReplyDeleteDifferent, but I like it. I think the plants are a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteOdd sculpture, but great photo! Perhaps it was inspired by Pablo Picasso?
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting sculpture! It would be fascinating to find some of the history behind it.
ReplyDeleteWhatever its creator or history, it is truly inspiired
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