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Infrastructure
2017 2 cranes, 114” x 78” x 34” each Wall-mounted sculptures dimensions variable Steel, barn wood, gears, chains, sprockets, trolleys, rope, pulleys, hooks, blocks, bearings and hand cranks The global economy has driven us to invent ways and means to move people and products around the world. Although most transactions take place in the virtual world of the internet, when it comes to delivering the product, it happens in the real, physical world, in real time. This physical world of shipping and transportation is massive, requiring huge amounts of space and infrastructure. When our cities were first built, they were formed around these hubs of transport. It was part of a city’s appeal to have access to new goods and access to travel to other places. In some instances, a port or rail depot gave a town its reason for being. This made way for cities to build housing complexes, shopping districts, and restaurants. As new social structures grow, they start to compete with the original infrastructure of transport. There is a back and forth, between the concerns of the metropolis and the industry that feeds it. This work represents the massive infrastructure that has been built and is required to move people and products back and forth, and works as a metaphor for the push-pull of interests constantly trying to get their way. As installed at Oxbow Gallery. Seattle WA September 9- October 14, 2017 oxbowseattle.com |
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Haystack
2016 Mild steel, bearings, gears, chain 192' x 120' x 24” Haystack is an interactive, kinetic, wall mounted sculpture that invites visitors to turn the wheel and set the piece in motion. Previously installed in the Bellevue Art Museum as part of BAM Biennial 2016: Metalmorphosis September 2, 2016 - February 5, 2017 |
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Revolution
2015 Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, bearings, gears, chains, lights 144” x 42” x 42” Commissioned by SDOT 1% for Arts funding, administered by the Office of Arts & Culture, Revolution is an interactive sculpture permanently installed in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. Corner of Airport Way S. and S. Vale St. |
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PAS (Potentially Annoying Sound)
2011
Steel, wood, gears, belt, bearings, sprockets, chains, 1930s organ pipes
20' x 30' (approximately)
PAS is a collaboration with Steve Withycombe, swithycofurniture.com
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Crank
2010 Steel, bearings, casters, old growth fir 110” x 148” x 84” |
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Modern Convenience
2008 Powder-coated steel, hammers, chains, sprockets, and basalt 94” x 60” x 26” This piece is part of the City of Redmond's permanent collection and can be seen in Redmond City Hall, Redmond, WA. Operator of all three Modern Conveniences: Amy-Ellen Flatchestedmama Trefsger Photos: Francis Zera |
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Modern Conveyance
2008 Powder-coated steel, stationary bicycle, combustion engine, whistle, ballerina figurine, belts and pulleys 62” x 78” x 162” Photos: Francis Zera |
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Modern Convolution
2008 Powder-coated steel, belts, pulleys, scissors, and a work table 52” x 35“ x 165” Photos: Francis Zera |
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Krane with a K
2008 Wood, steel, rope and hook 96” x 75” x 75” |
Leverage
2007 Powder-coated steel, stainless steel and polycarbonate 150” x 120” x 110” |
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The Machine
2005 Steel, wood, belts, light and sound 56” x 78" x 78” My contribution to this group project was the design and fabrication of the power train. Video: Ian Page-Echols, V8 Media |
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Estimate
2003 Steel, glass and liquid 85” x 49" x 49” Photos: Richard Nichol |
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Hammered Again
2002 Steel, hammers and electric motor 63” x 73" x 23” |
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