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Art and technology

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This Saturday’s theme is Technology. This sculpture was commissioned by the developers of this condo site in Vancouver. The original sculpture was done by a local native Haida artist. It was cast in bronze and placed at the entrance to the complex.

It’s an example of using traditional art forms, reinterpreting them into new artwork and then melding that creation with technology to produce a stunning symbol of strength, wisdom and watchfulness.

While bronze casting may not be considered “new” technology, it is a process developed through the centuries yet still requires a great deal of expertise to cast a piece as large as this.

Perhaps my point in this week’s theme is the hope that the creative soul in man which produces art is enhanced but never usurped by technology.

[Click on the thumbnails below for a larger image of each picture.]

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7 Responses to “Art and technology”

1. Jules Says:

   January 14th, 2007 at 11:34:23 PM

   What a great choice. The old technology with the new, yet still very facinating.

   Thanks for stopping by my site.

2. billy Says:

   January 15th, 2007 at 2:28:16 AM

   cool art

3. Diane Says:

   January 15th, 2007 at 2:38:52 AM

   I’m thinking a bit of technology might have helped HERE.

4. Becci Says:

   January 15th, 2007 at 9:06:53 AM

   This is a very good choice for Technology! Thanks for visiting my photo hunt !

5. meeyauw Says:

   January 15th, 2007 at 9:22:37 AM

   I have never even heard of the Haida . . . now I feel ignorant! The scupture is fascinating; what interesting interpretations of faces. (I really like how your blog handles images; life is easier here!)

   Thank you for sharing!

6. Stacey (runaway rubber duckie) Says:

   January 15th, 2007 at 9:33:17 PM

   That’s a nice take on the theme of Technology! With the Native theme, great minds think alike!
   You should tell Meeyauw about the Haida people!
   Stacey

7. Vancouver condos Says:

   November 12th, 2007 at 11:13:14 AM

   To be honest, this would have been one of the last things to come to my mind when hearing ‘technology’… And, Meeyauw: if you are ignorant, so am I. I have never heard of the Haida either.

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