Daniel Agdag is an artist that celebrates the complexity of things while using that detail to create the fantastic. Take for example one of his more recent creations, “The Pilot”. This work depicts an imaginary flying machine that is ready to take to the skies, while its inner workings are laid bare for the viewer to appreciate. As the artist says,
Aesthetically, the driving force behind the creation of works I make stem from a need to see and imagine objects, machines and environments in a way I’d like to see them, to imagine how I think they work and expose their inner workings. All too often, the most amazing feats of human engineering are kept hidden and disguised under shiny facades or reinforced concrete.
If you are the type that appreciates the beauty of a sports car by popping the hood or checking out the suspension, then you may appreciate the thought processes that go into Daniel Agdag’s work. And with the juxtaposition of the depiction of solid mechanical components that are actually built with cardboard and glass, I am left with the feeling that these are mere snapshots in time, appreciated for what they aspire to become.
If you are in Australia you might be able to catch his work on display there. Otherwise be sure to visit his Instagram account for more fantastical machines laid bare.
