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VCE 2007
27 March to 9 June 2008
Admission free
David Biro
St Bede's College, Mentone
David Biro
Face of humanity (detail) 2007
charcoal
103.0 x 86.0 cm (image)
St Bede's College, Mentone
I wanted to amplify humanity's abuse and overuse of technology. I have drawn a human figure consumed by machinery in an industrial, decaying environment, illustrating the brutal process on a large scale to create an impact. While machinery and robots inspired me as a child, I feel that technology is now playing too much of a role in our lives. It was challenging to make my message visible. Charcoal is my favourite medium. The variations of tone and the intense contrast that can be created were perfect for the dark nature of this piece.
Face of humanity (detail) 2007
charcoal
103.0 x 86.0 cm (image)
St Bede's College, Mentone
I wanted to amplify humanity's abuse and overuse of technology. I have drawn a human figure consumed by machinery in an industrial, decaying environment, illustrating the brutal process on a large scale to create an impact. While machinery and robots inspired me as a child, I feel that technology is now playing too much of a role in our lives. It was challenging to make my message visible. Charcoal is my favourite medium. The variations of tone and the intense contrast that can be created were perfect for the dark nature of this piece.
