“Skulpturë Tymi” Cyborg
Session
Art and Digital Media
Description
In today's industrial landscape, the dichotomy between progress and pollution stands as an ever-looming challenge. The "Smoke Sculpture" paper delves into this complex interplay, juxtaposing the statistics of air pollution emanating from industrial chimneys with the majestic yet ominous aesthetic of monumental smoke forms. Through a meticulous blend of art and nature, the paper manifests in untouched landscapes, where artificial fog machines evoke the industrial smoke that billows from chimneys. Intricate wire sculptures, resembling organic forms, intertwine with the ethereal steam, symbolizing both the organic essence of nature and the structured confines of human industry. However, they also serve as a border, highlighting the relentless advance of pollution despite our attempts to contain it. The sculptures encapsulate a paradox and the initial aspirations of industrial growth and prosperity inevitably lead to the unintended consequences of environmental degradation. As the steam sculptures tower like colossal monuments in the cityscape, they serve as a poignant reminder of humanity's struggle to control the forces it unleashes. The paper deals with the aesthetic appeal of the forms of smoke as it emerges from industrial chimneys, transforming it into a symbol of both grandeur and uncontrollable consequence. Through these sculptures, we confront the intricate relationship between progress and pollution, urging contemplation and action toward a more sustainable future
Keywords:
sculptures, smoke, industrial chimneys, environmental pollution, monumental forms, art and nature, etc
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.219
Recommended Citation
Berisha, Burim, "“Skulpturë Tymi” Cyborg" (2024). UBT International Conference. 4.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/ADM/4
“Skulpturë Tymi” Cyborg
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
In today's industrial landscape, the dichotomy between progress and pollution stands as an ever-looming challenge. The "Smoke Sculpture" paper delves into this complex interplay, juxtaposing the statistics of air pollution emanating from industrial chimneys with the majestic yet ominous aesthetic of monumental smoke forms. Through a meticulous blend of art and nature, the paper manifests in untouched landscapes, where artificial fog machines evoke the industrial smoke that billows from chimneys. Intricate wire sculptures, resembling organic forms, intertwine with the ethereal steam, symbolizing both the organic essence of nature and the structured confines of human industry. However, they also serve as a border, highlighting the relentless advance of pollution despite our attempts to contain it. The sculptures encapsulate a paradox and the initial aspirations of industrial growth and prosperity inevitably lead to the unintended consequences of environmental degradation. As the steam sculptures tower like colossal monuments in the cityscape, they serve as a poignant reminder of humanity's struggle to control the forces it unleashes. The paper deals with the aesthetic appeal of the forms of smoke as it emerges from industrial chimneys, transforming it into a symbol of both grandeur and uncontrollable consequence. Through these sculptures, we confront the intricate relationship between progress and pollution, urging contemplation and action toward a more sustainable future