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Alastair Mackie — 1/700 scale plastic US war planes
Alastair Mackie

1/700 scale plastic US war planes

A meticulously assembled collection of 1/700 scale plastic model US war planes, Alastair Mackie's work explores themes of militarism, mass production, and the aesthetics of conflict. The miniaturized aircraft, rendered in precise detail despite their diminutive scale, invite reflection on the relationship between warfare and consumer culture. Mackie's choice of commercially available modeling kits as his medium blurs the boundary between hobby craft and fine art, questioning how society memorializes and romanticizes military power.

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September 19, 2013

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Alastair Mackie, 1/700 scale plastic US war planes

A meticulously assembled collection of 1/700 scale plastic model US war planes, Alastair Mackie's work explores themes of militarism, mass production, and the aesthetics of conflict. The miniaturized aircraft, rendered in precise detail despite their diminutive scale, invite reflection on the relationship between warfare and consumer culture. Mackie's choice of commercially available modeling kits as his medium blurs the boundary between hobby craft and fine art, questioning how society memorializes and romanticizes military power.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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Assemblage, Conceptual, Aircraft, Sculpture, Military, Detailed, British, Miniature, Found Objects, Contemporary

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