Mat Collishaw Nottingham, UK, b. 1966
ΑΩ, 2016
Space helmet, replica skull, LCD screen, media player, glass, wood
164 × 90 × 100 cm
Further images
The work presents a reflection on humanity’s unyielding desire to explore and conquer new frontiers. A video projected onto the glass of a discarded astronaut’s helmet reveals a chimpanzee gazing...
The work presents a reflection on humanity’s unyielding desire to explore and conquer new frontiers. A video projected onto the glass of a discarded astronaut’s helmet reveals a chimpanzee gazing out, its expression a mix of curiosity and contemplation. This image becomes a poignant parallel to human ambition—from the first steps into uncharted lands to the dream of colonizing distant planets. The piece captures the restless drive that propels us toward the unknown, compelling us to transcend our natural habitat.
Exhibitions
Mat Collishaw. The Machine Zone. Gary Tatintsian Gallery. Feb 25–Jun 25, 2022Beyond 2001: Odysseys of Intelligence. Museo de la Evolución Humana, Burgos, Spain. Apr 5–Dec 9, 2019
Beyond 2001: Odysseys of Intelligence. Fundación Telefónica. Madrid, Spain, Oct 31, 2018–Jan 17, 2019
Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick. Somerset House, London, UK. Jul 6–Aug 24, 2016
Publications
Mat Collishaw. The Machine Zone. Gary Tatintsian Gallery, 2022 pp. 69–77Join our mailing list
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