Showing posts with label Fiona Banner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fiona Banner. Show all posts

Thursday, 26 August 2010

Fighter Jets at Tate Britain

The Jet Fighters have been stripped to reveal a mirrored, metallic surface. This is a Jaguar Lying belly-up on the floor its suggests at a submissive animal. It's shines like a polished mirror showing the audience their own reactions.
When you arrive at Tate Britain you are faced with the striking image of a Harrier fighter jet hanging from it's tail-fin. Artist Fiona Banner claims that this is intended to convey the intensity of a bird of prey trapped.