Imagining Materiality and Civilization

Posted by Jessie on Jun 9, 2012 in ART

Cuban artist duo Los Carpinteros, comprised of Marco Castillo and Dahoberto Rodriguez presented their sculptural work in the Molinas room of Faena Arts Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Los Carpinteros assembled a re-appropriation of large-scale industrial he piper Comanche aircraft in the center of the bright exhibition space stands, the small vehicle is decorated by a collection of wooden arrows which seem to have been shot into the belly and wings of the plane. The piece is representative of the culture shock and disorientation experienced by the many communities when confronted with the endless advancement of technology. These structures seem to rise from the gallery floor, alluding to the precariousness of finding one’s home within an urban center and the disorientation associated with this stereotypically chaotic environment.

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Jessie was born in China in 1989; she holds a Bachelor degree in Marketing and Global Management from Binghamton University and is currently a marketing major MBA student there. Her diverse background provided her with early exposure to different cultures which led her to take an interest in international business development. Even though she has serious intentions in becoming a globalized business woman in the future she also has many hobbies that people normally wouldn’t link together. She is a cosmetics/skincare enthusiast who started her own YouTube channel as a beauty guru in hopes of sharing her knowledge and experiences with the rest of the community. She is a dedicated foodie that spends countless hours researching the best places in town to eat and enjoy time with her friends. With possibilities of culinary school and makeup freelancing in her future, she is open-minded and hopes to live as optimistic as she can be.