sewing machine magic

coleen's sculpture class
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

when i think of sewing machines, i hear the percussive rhythm of the machine and long for the satisfaction that comes with meditative and quiet activity. for my recent piece, i took apart a vintage sewing machine--one of those all cast iron mechanical machines that weighs 40 lbs--and made an interactive kinetic sculpture that would capture my feelings about sewing and sewing machines among other things. This piece will become a small installation at BC Space Gallery that will open in a couple weeks.

check out the video:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluepupae/3311145508/in/set-72157614454796806/