South by Southwest
By Jack ToolinA wind driven windmill that drives a record player playing a record.
Installation:
A windmill or pinwheel (yet to be decided) mounted on the exterior of the building; a shaft running through an opening (window?); record player platter on a tabletop; the platter driven by belt or gear; the sound amplified by a megaphone (Gramophone-like bell structure). The record(s) being played are yet to be decided.
Bio:
Jack Toolin works with a variety of media to investigate and comment upon the relationships between individuals and social systems. His work in photography, new media and performance has been presented nationally and internationally.