Thanks for the reply, sc2099,

I didn't mean for this to be a blatant plug*, but I suppose one could misconstrue it as that. Perhaps it is my fault for not providing ample points for discussion. My aim was to help promote awareness of subjects within the collection of pieces, not necessarily for the artist, but for the content. Plus, I'm a greenhorn here, still learning the ropes, so thanks for the prodding, it helps me know what to do and, more importantly, what not to do in the future.

I was sent this by a co-worker and thought ATS would like seeing some of the subjects they talk about frequently put into actual imagery. Having just the numbers thrown around in threads, sans any actual eye candy, leaves for some vacant, non-impacted people. The numbers don't seem to hit home like they should.

- Do you think the artist's representation of the individual subjects are accurate?

- Do you think the abundance of such things, at such levels, is something that should just be accepted and not confronted, thought about, and at least attempted to be rectified?

- His presentation is a instant favorite of mine, simply because of the variety of perspectives he provides. Each piece gives a different impression, from macro to micro.

- Numbers are fascinating... especially when they approach incomprehensible values. Have you ever seen a million dollars, or a bar at full 400 persons occupancy, or a billion barrels of oil lined up? One can imagine, but when they're actually shown

- I would love to see a representation of simple human population in a similar manner, and the forecast of it increasing over the years. Any subjects you think would be worth covering, that would enlighten others?

*note - No, I'm not this artist, nor a friend, nor a business associate. I'm simply a fan of art, which is a big part of the media, dontcha think? I am, however, a big advocate of a Zero-Waste philosophy, or at least, creating the smallest amount of waste humanly possible (which is pretty friggin' hard nowadays).

My apologies for "plugging" but I certainly hope some found some enjoyment in this or at least were slightly intrigued.

Thanks for taking the time to gander,

Cheers!

The point might become clearer if the artist chose to make comparative studies of consumption in different countries.

Per capita would be good, too.

sc2099 - Excellent point with the stadium, perceptions there are usually never tuned in to the whole. Well, I take that back... whenever I'm at the ballpark and part of a (successful) wave I'm always taken struck by the experience with so many others.

But you're right, when faced with large numbers, we seem to internalize ourselves or focus on anything but the numbers.

Thank you also for that absolutely wonderful link! I watched the trailer and was pleased. Lovely imagery and a goal behind Burtynsky's artwork. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it in full.

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Scamandri-- err Astyanax: Great idea and I do agree. Perhaps this will be just his first portrait in our world of many nations.


My thanks and cheers!