Netting the Knowledge This triptych designed by the artist to fit within the perimeters of obsolete conduit holders used in modern aircraft, indicates how the knowledge of the past gained from early flight in the form of seeds, a bird, German parachute jumpers above Crete and aircraft restoration at Wanaka influences today’s modern technology. As we rush into the next millenium the focus on modern technology and the tendency to forget the craftsmanship and knowledge of the past leads us into creating technological catastrophe such as that endured in the Auckland Central Business district during the Mercury Energy crises. By showing the Auckland Central Business District the point is made that we are gathering knowledge and netting it so fast that we begin to risk societies ability to function. |
Glass Aircraft - Vivienne Bashford. Transparent and opaque kiln fired glass Triptych
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Riveter's Dream The artist designed the work with advice from numerous sources. Framing crafted by Scott Cursons an apprentice aviation engineer. Focusing on craftsmanship parts of Betty Ann a Hudson Bomber wreck which was serviced at Harewood during the 2nd world war before returning to the United States and then returning to New Zealand at the end of her working life. Learning that it was the tradition for the riveter to write the name of the craft during construction, the artist then went to the Wigram aircraft museum in Christchurch and spoke to restoration engineers who lent nuts, bolts and rivets, explaining the difference between the English and American rivets. Using the Hudson Bomber they had recently restored and a Tiger Moth the artist then focused on some of the essential parts used to achieve such successful graceful machines. |
