2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
The title Point and Shoot is an obvious reference to its physical shape and to the modality of its engagement, with the term point and shoot utilised to describe cameras that are quick and easy to operate, as well as the conventional manner in which fire arms are operated. The physical elements of this artwork consist of a steel structure, built out of found metal parts, assembled in the form of a large anti-tank or anti-aircraft gun on wheels. The wheels allow for full mobility both inside and outside of a gallery space, whilst a universal joint that connects the wheels to the ‘gun’ allow for the gun to swing up and down left or right with ease.
Aesthetically the gun looks dangerous, powerful and heavy. When one engages with the gun however this is totally inverted, by pointing the gun, sound is made rather than shots being fired, and the gun for its size is surprisingly easy to move and handle.
It is a somewhat surreal experience to see someone move a large gun-like contraption in a gallery and for this to be pointed at painting, making sound in the process that is derived from the colour of the painting.
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI
2016 - Found Objects, Mild Steel, Phone, Software, MIDI