The Indonesian artist, S. Teddy D., wanted to express the interaction between the East and West cultures – one which often ends in clashes. The adaptation of these cultures is symbolized through the seven tanks stacked on top of each other forming a tall structure resembling a Pagoda which is part of a temple compound, believed to be the padmasana, the seats of gods and goddesses who rule this world.
Entirely made by hand, the first prototype – essentially one 4.5m tank – made it’s first debut at a wedding no less. As you can imagine there are very few places to store something of this size, but I think Saatchi & Saatchi’s offices in New York with their 3-storied atrium could be just the place for its next exhibit – Teddy what do you reckon?!
