PLASTINOIDS
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| Plastinoids, 2010 Burns and Martin |
Torsten Zenas Burns and Darrin Martin's sculptures I found to be some of the most engaging
in the exhibit. The use of action figures utilized imagery hardwired into my
childhood. From across the gallery they look like they’ve come straight out of
the blister pack, on closer inspection they are meticulously hand painted.
Seeing the cast of characters of “What-If?” as action figures defines them
among avatars and super heroes. They are fantastic if not borderline ridiculous,
yet purposely so. What superhero isn’t? Their whimsical nature however need not
alter their conviction and the reality of the love story narrative of “What-If?”
Posted by: Tom Anesta, Gallery Intern
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