thread drawn tank sculpture by jannick deslauriers

artist jannick deslauriers, based in montreal, has crafted a military tank from textiles. the massive work is both fragile and imposing as the shape of a tank is formed from translucent fabric held together by black thread. deslaurier’s three-dimensional drawing treats a severe subject with delicacy and beauty as the hollow formation of the tank is understood in conjunction with the textile-artifact’s sheer size. it is as if the artist constructs the reality of war as something of a ghost in every person’s life when examining global history and as a reminder of contemporary perceptions of empathy.

front view of the tank
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detailed view of the roadwheels and links of the military vehicle

alternate view of the main gun

the piece constructed from sheer fabric and dark thread