Tucson Smile
Tucson Smile, Sud Aviation Caravelle, Tucson, Arizona, 2008
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The series of plane noses by Manolo CHRÉTIEN play with the perspective. The noses appear flattened, it gives the impression of facing giant masks whose cockpits would shape the eyes. The use of “nose” word itself, nurtures the viewer in this interpretation. Some of these noses, like the Tomcat, develop a very Pop aspect. We can easily imagine them coming directly from some comic books or cartoons. Besides the anthropomorphic dimension, Manolo CHRÉTIEN also stress the extern forces which applied on the aircraft. The fuselage of the plane is compressed by the point of view, its streamlined body become massive. The strength of the air resistance is then obvious.
Tucson Smile, Sud Aviation Caravelle, Tucson, Arizona, 2008
Original photography
Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Edition of 3 (+2 artist’s proofs) per size
ONLY artist’s proofs left
Tomcat, Grumman F14 A, Tucson, Arizona, 2008.
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Starlifter, Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, Tucson, Arizona, 2008
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Rafale, AMD-BA Dassault Rafale M, Landivisiau, 2009
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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NASA, Space Shuttle, Cape Canaveral, USA, 2008
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Learjet, Learjet Model 23, Tucson, Arizona, 2008
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Hercules, Lockheed C-130 Hercules, Tucson, Arizona, 2008
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Hawkeye, Grumman E-2, Lorient, Lann Bihoué, 2010
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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De Gaulle, Sud-Aviation SE 210 Caravelle, Le Bourget, 2007
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Concorde, Toulouse, Blagnac, 2008
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Boeing 737, Opalocka, Miami, 2012
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Digital print on brushed aluminium
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Airbus Novespace, Airbus A300, Bordeaux, Merignac, 2011
Original photography
Digital print on brushed aluminium
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