Between Work and Play

Sculpture

2008

Dimensions: 4.5’ w x 3.5’ h x 1.75’ d
Materials: vintage sewing machine parts, sewing machine table, tea cups, wood, motors, micro-controller, electronics

Tea service for one. A tray whirs without intent. The presser foot of a sewing machine taps to a syncopated rhythm. Mechanized labor transformed into a musical instrument.