The Art of Hes

"Нет войне"

hesart⚡️ — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:53:26 GMT

"Нет войне"
Flattened grass, Lightroom, DJI Mavic Pro 2. [12’ x 60’]

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Artist Statement
Нет войне: No to War

"Нет войне" is an environmental art project created by continuously walking back and forth for several hours until the grass lay flat. Each letter measures roughly 12’ x 6’. The letters have been slightly exaggerated in Adobe Lightroom for digital clarity. The phrase "Нет войне" translates to "No to War."

The piece aims to give a voice to the citizens around the world standing up against tyranny and destruction. Nature always overruns land art with time. It overruns the rubbles of a war-torn country. It will overrun civilization long after we are gone. This earthwork may only be visible for a couple of weeks; the signs may only be held up for a couple of seconds; the remnants of a devastating war may only be visible for a couple of decades. But one thing remains true: human lives will never be restored. Facts should never be forgotten. Invasions should never be tolerated. Freedom will prevail.

The artwork reflects on the impermanence of human constructs, whether they are artistic expressions or the scars left by warfare. It serves as a testament to the strength and determination of those who oppose oppression and violence.

Through this work, I aim to not only capture a moment of protest but also invite viewers to reflect on the broader implications of war and peace. The piece is a call to action, urging us to remember the human cost of war and to strive for a world where freedom and peace prevail.

Follow-up images regarding the status of the land will be provided over time. Hopefully, the war will be over before the piece fades away.

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Month 1 Update
The war expands. The piece stands.

Month 4 Update
The war continues. The piece fades.

Month 12 Update
The war rages on. The piece is gone.

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"Invasive" (Site)

hesart⚡️ — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:20:15 GMT

"Invasive" (Site)

Dirt. 4'x4' [2016]

1/2 of the "Invasive" Site/Non-Site earthwork.

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Non-site: University of Colorado Visual Arts Complex

Invasive is a non-site earthwork that seeks to create an experiential and emotional feeling reminiscent of the original site. Teller Lake #5 conveys an intense and strange feeling that something is invading you. The tall brush leading up to the lake leaves one feeling small and insignificant as the brush protrudes into the walkways. At the site, a misplaced concrete slab that gives an abstract representation of the lake from ground level. A circle beneath the concrete slab represents the circle drawn on the site where the slab was found.

Site: Teller Lake Number 5

Uneasy yet harmonious, eerie yet relaxing. Tall trees invade the site and take over. Broken glass protrudes into walkways. Large slabs of concrete displaced on the beach. One particular slab is oriented in perfect alignment with the lake. It shouldn't be there but creates an abstract representation in a natural manner. A circle is drawn on the beach where the slab was gathered. Man put these slabs on the beach. 2013, man dumps handful of goldfish into Teller Lake #5. 2015, thousands of goldfish disrupt the ecological balance. The ecosystem is broken and infested. Man begins to plan solutions for this problem. Hungry pelicans eat thousands of goldfish creating a natural solution.

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"Invasive" (Non-Site)

hesart⚡️ — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:02:49 GMT

"Invasive" (Non-Site)

Tree branches, concrete slab, leaves, grass, dirt, audio. 6'x12'x10'. [2016]

1/2 of the "Invasive" Site/Non-Site earthwork.

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Non-site: University of Colorado Visual Arts Complex

Invasive is a non-site earthwork that seeks to create an experiential and emotional feeling reminiscent of the original site. Teller Lake #5 conveys an intense and strange feeling that something is invading you. The tall brush leading up to the lake leaves one feeling small and insignificant as the brush protrudes into the walkways. At the site, a misplaced concrete slab that gives an abstract representation of the lake from ground level. A circle beneath the concrete slab represents the circle drawn on the site where the slab was found.

Site: Teller Lake Number 5

Uneasy yet harmonious, eerie yet relaxing. Tall trees invade the site and take over. Broken glass protrudes into walkways. Large slabs of concrete displaced on the beach. One particular slab is oriented in perfect alignment with the lake. It shouldn't be there but creates an abstract representation in a natural manner. A circle is drawn on the beach where the slab was gathered. Man put these slabs on the beach. 2013, man dumps handful of goldfish into Teller Lake #5. 2015, thousands of goldfish disrupt the ecological balance. The ecosystem is broken and infested. Man begins to plan solutions for this problem. Hungry pelicans eat thousands of goldfish creating a natural solution.

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