The Dodo bird is an Americana representation of the detritus that is left in the wake of capitalism. A creature found on the New World shores by the first pilgrims. Thought too stupid, and too slow for survival. No longer. Gone by the powers of man. (I am sure you noticed the rather phallic beak). In our quest to conquer, we erase. Why save that which has no measurable intellect nor foreseeable function. Manifest Destiny for the new omnipotent, technologically, savvy free world. Where do we go from here…

So the Dodo bird is extinct & new technology will help the human the beast..…or are we just spinning our wheels, on the path to nowhere?

Materials:

polycarbonate body filler, copper wire of various gauges, 20g brass, brazing rod, plastic flowers, spray foam, PVC fabric, programmed Arduino, servo, acrylic paint, liver of sulfur, glitter vinyl, silicon, sequins, glitter, birchwood

2020