A Plant Overruns an Incredibly Intricate Cardboard Universe for Robots by Greg Olijnyk
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#cardboard
#light
#plants
#robots
#science fiction
#sculpture
September 18, 2020
Grace Ebert
All images © Greg Olijnyk, by Griffin Simm, shared with permission
Until now, Greg Olijnyk’s cardboard robots have been poised for adventure, whether perched on a speed bike or sailing an undulating sea. His meticulously crafted universe, though, has taken an eerie and slightly dystopic turn. The Melbourne-based artist presents fully articulate robots lying on an operating table and attempting to wrangle an aloe plant bound to a cage. Complete with LED lights and glass where necessary, the latest iteration even features an illustrated danger sign, warning that the plant will soon breach its enclosure.
To follow the latest sculptures in Olijnyk’s science-fiction inspired reality, head to Instagram, where he shares process shots and videos of the robots in action.
#cardboard
#light
#plants
#robots
#science fiction
#sculpture
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