Breathing Machines

Mister Machine spews moisture on the window at a rhythm. 1997. Wood, plastic tubing, solenoid switch, electronic circuit, humidifier, water and air. 5′ x 2′ x 2′ 

 

Two Things. Ouside view (inside timer connects to outside compressor, which pushes vapor through tube back inside to collect in spit basin). 1999. Wood, metal, plastic tubing, electronic circuit, compressor, found objects, water and air. Window: 5’5″ x 2’1″ x 1′, Inside: 4’2″x 5′ x 1’2”

 

# 12 Recyclable Lunch Bag (breath-activated, in the inflating process). 1996-98. Packing paper, steel, wood, furnace fan, electronic circuit, light-activated switch, antiseptic wipes and air. 2’6” x 3’6” x 6’6”

 

Large Balloon, Average Human, Small Planet. 1997-98. Steel tubing, metal measuring tape, balloon, plastic tubing, compressor, electronic circuit and air. 6′ x 6′ x 6’