Masot

A Mascot that symbolises competition, hierarchy, occupation, and resources.

Mascot symbolies Dwight D. Eisenhower concept of the Military Industrial Complex. The gymnasium vaulting horse was selected due to its historical use in the European military since the 15th century.  The military ribbons that adorn the vaulting horse were selected from specific wars of the 20th and 21st centuries that represented not only military rank, status and hierarchy through colour coding but also the occupation and resources of specific countries.  The junior sport javelins represented voodoo pins and the vaulting horse the voodoo doll.  The work represents the wounding of the Military Industrial Complex’s through ceremonial ritual.