Vein of an Angel
Sourced from a trove of documents stolen from the Indian Air Force, Vein of an Angel contains a made- to-specification copy of a hydraulic joint from an angel of death, the Russian Sukhoi SU-30 fighter jet.
The philatory itself is composed of the same materials used in the combat aircraft - composite plastics, aluminum, mil-spec hardware, etc. providing an analogous body for the joint to inhabit. The joint, an integral component in the operation of the aircraft, is but one part of the whole of something entirely unattainable. Through revelations (leaks) this auraed entity becomes defined, allowing an initial understanding of the workings of this angel of death.
Of note - The fabrication specifications for this object were only accessible within the tens of thousands of documents divulged because it was under review by the quality control division of the Indian Air Force, having burst under pressure from improper fabrication. This joint leaked because it was prone to leaking.
2024 - Chrome plated steel hydraulic joint, hydraulic oil, glass, Viton gasketing, 3D printed PA12 glass fiber nylon, aluminum gilding, mil-spec hardware
17 x 6 x 6"
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