The Fallen Sky 

Kaloust Guedel made "The Fallen Sky" using plastic sheeting, color filters, and nylon straps. These are materials that you might find in a hardware store rather than an art supply shop. Guedel has draped and bound these materials in ways that are both delicate and forceful. The plastic captures and reflects light, creating an ethereal, almost celestial effect. The colors are vibrant, and the nylon straps add a sense of tension and constraint. The industrial materials contrast with the title of the piece, suggesting something broken or damaged. There is a deliberate engagement with the aesthetics of both craft and design, challenging the traditional hierarchy of art forms. By taking commonplace, mass-produced goods, Guedel asks us to consider the role of consumerism and waste in our lives, and how we can find beauty in the discarded. The work reminds us that art can be found in the most unexpected places, and that even the most mundane materials can be transformed into something beautiful and meaningful.