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Piece 181 / 217Abstract2004
Spirals
Year2004
Dimensions50” x 25” x 15”
CategoryAbstract
StatusIn a collection
IN MOTION
Spirals · running2004
The story
This piece evolved from an old kitchen mixer.
The goal to was to emphasize all of the many rotating elements that the machine provided.
Every element was found — scrap yards, second-hand stores, dumpsters — then cleaned, stripped, sorted and rebuilt. Found aluminum is TIG-welded and sanded seamless; nothing is cast. The electronics are salvaged from consumer devices, repaired and rewired so the piece does something when you touch it.
Parts list
Materials
Everything in this piece had a previous life. Nemo’s own inventory, in his words.
Kitchen mixer, rocking chair parts, bean scoop, floor polisher, hat stretcher, vacuum cleaner handles, fence cap.
