Mercurial

These compelling little hand sculptures are derived from the mercury tilt switches in old household thermostats.  Allow the liquid metal inside to slide against the contacts and the LED indicator lights up.  The indicator itself is adjustable too, providing another degree of interactivity.

Title

Mercurial

Year

2023

Dimensions

Variable

Materials

Mercury tilt switches, brass, wood, LEDs, indicators.

Category
Abstract, Available