"The way things go"
This is a pretty epic machine that functions on its own without the artist's interference. What makes this succession of events an art performance?
The flying flaming skull, reminiscent of the headless horseman, wouldn't be nearly as dramatic if it had not taken several minutes of dominoes, chemical reactions, etc. for it to activate. The almost tediousness of the process towards this climactic moment where there is actual pause (focus) on one object that makes it a dynamic performance.
The fact that it is a succession of events, each acting as catalysts for the next act, makes the piece feel narrative. It feels like I'm following a story, and if I start to get carried away with that idea while I watch the footage, I begin to create a narrative that each explosion or whatever represents to create an unfolding story.
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Wow, what am incredible series of events. I don't know about you, but that starts the wheels turning for my own machine. For the sound machine, I had used an actual motor. This gives me hope that I could come up with some cause and effect craziness myself. Maybe with less explosions. (or more...)
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Hah awesome, in lieu of the mark-making machine project I am reminded of this artist who makes marks with fireworks and other explosives. I'll post a quick blog about him.
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