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Wire Fantasies |
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I normally make my small filigree
objects d'art by brazing together wire and sheet-metal: materials that allow me "to
draw in space" as it were.
Creative activity is usually inspired by an ironical play on words such as
"Kick-up-the-Arse Machine" and "Titillatrix". I sometimes deal with a
particular topic: the soap-bubble machines for instance.
The transformation of any particular manifestation of our own foibles and
frustations into a motif takes place almost spontaneously in a humorously satiric manner -
though never with injurious intent. Very few of my wire sculptures start off as a drawing.
I simply go into action with the idea and a reasonably clear mind's eye picture that I
endeavour to translate into a physical entity. For hours, days, or even weeks at a time, I
bend, braze, crop, extend and reduce my materials. Sometimes I have to start again from
scratch to obtain the one and only configuration that really satisfies me. The evolving
mobile requires constant revision to match the improvisation of the mechanical motion
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Depression Decompressor,
1982
Wire and sheet-metal mobile, 75cm high
A depressive state of mind is a serious affliction and it is not my intention to poke fun
at it with this machine. I can only surmise just how difficult it must be to obtain
release from an illness-related condition when, once in a while, I am overcome by a
momentary feeling of dejection.
But perhaps the light-hearted hustle and bustle of this apparatus - it starts up at
the touch of a button - will cheer up an unhappy person for a moment or two; just long
enough to allow a ray of light to penetrate the dark recesses of a troubled mind.
Start the machine by pressing the red button.
An uplifting melody is played, a bird hops out and chirrups, soap bubbles
pour forth, a red rose emerges from a chimney, a pressure indicator races from
"sad" to "cheerful" and finally, as a sign of released tension, steam
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Dream of Flight, 1995
Wire, tin/lead alloy,
48cm high
The bird imprisoned in a flying cage is a symbol of unfulfilled dreams and wishes - of
unlived life. |
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There are more wire fantasies, horologic sculptures, polaroid mobiles,
space skeletons, candle and telephone sculptures etc. in LOZZI'S PICTUREBOOK.
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