About the artwork
The wild figure of a stallion is seen veering up against the frame in a cut out steel sheet, embedded with the imagery of modern and vintage media, such as the Youtube logo and the opening graphics for the Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The overcrowded landscape left behind in its accompanying piece showcases the silhouette of the stallion outlined in a thick black line. Other well-known industry giants from the international mediascape can be spotted, such as Sega's Sonic, Astroboy, Disney and Warner Bro's mascots. Accompanying figures like the pink panther are other conglomerates such as Shell, Coca-Cola, and Toshiba, an emblem to modern society and what symbols are recognisable in cosmopolitan life today. Augste's works encompass a multitude of hidden messages beneath the neon lights and vibrant symbols, free for viewers to decipher what lies beyond its midsts.
About the artist