Paul Villinski uses an array of reclaimed materials, such as aluminum cans, bottles, knives, and vinyl records, to create captivating depictions of flight. His solo exhibition, “Flight Patterns,” at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, is inspired by his experience as a pilot, interpreting the sensation of flying through themes of optimism and change.
Villinski’s art is celebrated for its dynamic, sculptural assemblies of insects, addressing themes like environmental conservation, addiction, and food insecurity. In “Flight Patterns,” one installation features hundreds of tiny liquor bottles forming a pattern reminiscent of a murmuration of starlings. Another notable piece showcases knives arranged to mimic bird feathers, creating an impressive metallic wingspan. Villinski transforms aluminum cans into delicate butterfly wings and repurposes vinyl records into bird silhouettes, giving new life to discarded materials.
A highlight of the exhibition is a scaled-down World War II B-25 bomber. This piece reimagines the bomber, which once carried over 3,000 pounds of bombs, with canned goods and packaged foods spilling out. The reimagined aircraft symbolizes hope and a means to address global hunger.
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