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METROPOLIS A MONUMENT TO THE 21TH CENTURY

People who live in the big city and enjoy the unlimited The onset of the twentieth century met a world that had not
possibilities it offers are also aware of its shortcomings, such yet been introduced to the phenomenon known as the motor
as claustrophobia, pressure, and pollution. I try to express the car. Today, at the dawning of a new century and millennium, it
two sides of the equation and present a slightly exaggerated is difficult to imagine a world without it. An intricate network of
image of the particular dynamic created in the twentieth roads meanders its way across the globe, carrying with it a
century that is gaining in power during the current century. never-ending stream of “boxes on wheels.”
We spend long hours in our cars, and for some it has even
The connection between the three elements: people, cars, become a sort of second home on wheels. It is really much
and giant buildings, creates a huge mass of movement and more than just a means of transport. It is an almost integral
power. The desire to get far fast (with the car) or to reach up part of our being. When we choose a car and take care of it, we
and touch the sky (with the buildings) express more than ever are in fact giving expression to our own unique identities.
the race of modern man, the only purpose of which is Along with all the benefits motor cars have introduced to our
material gain.This crazy urban race leads us to situations of world, it is quite obvious that we have actually become its
loss of control, an enormous sense of anonymity, and victims, offering up ecological wellbeing on such a sacrificial
loneliness within the galloping crowds. Everything is possible, altar. “Monument to the 20th Century” is designed as a totem
yet no success is fulfilling. There is always the unattained, it is (an object of worshipping), a fusion of numerous old cars, that
always possible to get more, and the race never ends. thereby clear the way for newer, more beautiful, and
Through these works it is possible to observe the metropolis sophisticated vehicles. Not only does this work bear the burden
and understand what world we live in and at the same time of our collective memories, it is also a criticism of our
to see that there is also beauty in this absurdity. temporary and very fragile existence.

MONUMENT FOR THE 21TH CENTURY

HAND PAINTED STEEL, 3 LAYERS
CM. 155X45/ IN.61X18
LIMITED EDITION 295
METROPOLIS
HAND PAINTED STEEL
3 LAYERS, 2 PARTS
CM. 142X53X15/ IN.653⁄4X181⁄4X6
LIMITED EDITION 150

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