aaaa nordhavn, DK

In this solo presentation, Gustav Gaston delves into the overlooked architectural elements that dot our urban skylines. Sculptures modeled on the forms of rooftop antennas and 5G towers transform these functional structures into enigmatic art objects, allowing viewers to encounter their pure form stripped of utility. The work questions the autonomy of objects, presenting them not as transmitters of data but as symbols of our ever-shifting built environment, where cycles of demolition, reconstruction, and reinvention blur the lines between functionality and art. Familiar shapes take on new meanings, standing as both relics and icons of a modern landscape.

The material choices amplify this shift, weaving together found objects, directly sourced industrial materials, and traditional sculptural mediums like plaster, wax, and stone. This layered approach bridges the contemporary with the classical, grounding industrial forms in a tradition of sculptural permanence.