“My paintings depict technological weaponry and military aerospace objects that are set in whimsical and alluring patterns. My pieces pit many contradictory elements against one another: drab machinery against bold color schemes inspired from commercial and lingerie design; order versus chaos; the natural world in opposition to the man-made. Although I’m working to make the symbols of the horrific power that we possess beautiful and seductive, I’m also pointing out that such powerful symbols are a reflection of our arrogance and ignorance”

Really interesting work. Abstract and yet not. Check out Darren Hostetter’s work [here] and at his own site [here]

The largest industry in the world is the military; it seems that we humans are very good at spending large amounts of money and energy finding new ways to kill one another. What’s more, some of mankind’s greatest achievements come directly off the back of military development and some might argue that if it were not for World War Two, we might not be where we are technologically today. (more…)