Leave the capsule, if you dare

Space Capsule

I just got sent the kind of link that makes me smile – thanks Zolty. Welcome to the world of artist Michael T Rea. Be sure to explore his works and find time to marvel at the “Suit for Stephen Hawking“, or the “Ark of the Covenant.”

In his own words:

The objects I create are based on fictions, rather than realities. I have always been interested in the ephemeral worlds established in film, or even in popular culture. Fictions or established hearsay allow for a flawed interpretation, which leads to a flawed result. The sublime is unattainable, and not an option. I further amplify this experience by only using my memory to construct my images. Failure is imminent. I find humor allows me to enjoy this experience, and I in turn build humor into the worlds established by my work. I have chosen to depict these states with unfinished wood, and other materials which convey a sense of the temporal. I find the beauty in life lies in between moments. My work offers a sense of what could be and what could never be simultaneously.

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