Took a walk around Salford Quays last week, Imperial War Museum, The Lowry, Media City. There is a lot of interesting architecture around there, some of which I would call industrial art. Some of the designs are way beyond pure functionality, like this huge hoist. It is one of four hoists that lift up a bridge. I liked the way rigid angles are combined with sweeping curves and the whole thing pierces the skyline.
Your last sentence says it all – the sweeping curves and rigid lines provide the contrast and tension in this image. I had no idea what it was until I read ‘Hoist’. But actually the image stands on its own as an abstract.
Thanks Andy, your comments are always appreciated.