Modernist Movement
This sculpture embodies the Modernist movement, characterized by the emphasis on simplification and abstraction. The sleek, elongated form evokes the idea of flight and liberation, symbolizing humanity’s pursuit of the sublime. This work invites viewers to reflect on the profound connection between nature and aspiration.
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Says the space
To the bird without a face
“Fly”
Repeats the sky
To the feather in the dirt
And as though plucked by a cosmic hand
As though to make a final stand
As though it needn’t life to lift
The bird that was not a bird took to space
Chloe Alfonso, RE ‘24, Yale ‘28
Insights
That our conception of life can sometimes minimize our conception of the natural world that is not life. For example (at least for me) when we think of flight we likely think of a bird flying but rarely consider a single feather soaring through the air.
| Fields the author associated with the art | Biology, Philosophy |