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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Davide Allieri, LOST IN THE SHELL (series), 2024
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Davide Allieri, LOST IN THE SHELL (series), 2024

Davide Allieri

LOST IN THE SHELL (series), 2024
pastel on paper, fiberglass frame
40 x 50 x 8 cm
16 x 19 1/2 x 3 in
unique

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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Davide Allieri, LOST IN THE SHELL (series), 2024
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Allieri very literally references science fiction as both a genre and a pop-culture touchstone, recreating a scene from Dune. In this piece, Allieri replicates the distinct architectures of the fictional...
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Allieri very literally references science fiction as both a genre and a pop-culture touchstone, recreating a scene from Dune. In this piece, Allieri replicates the distinct architectures of the fictional universe, drawing on the novel's iconic desert landscapes and monumental structures. The work captures the stark, uncanny beauty of Frank Herbert's imagined world, translating its complex forms and textures into delicate, detailed drawings on transparent tracing paper.

Fiberglass and plexiglass frames encase these drawings, as if to protect them from the hazardous conditions of science fiction worlds. The colored pencil strokes emphasize the tactile quality of the structures, while the luminescent quality of the material suggests a sense of otherworldly light. This work not only pays homage to the visual language of Dune but also reflects on the genre's exploration of isolation and environmental extremes, resonating with the themes of protection and decay that permeate the series. Through this reimagining, Allieri navigates the boundary between speculative fiction and real-world anxieties, translating an existing dystopian narrative through architectural aphorisms.
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