Jamie Banes San Francisco, California http://jamiebanes.com
Sculpture Title: ifitcanfeelme Category: Abstract Medium: Wood Measurements: Height 48 in | Width 96 in | Depth 48 in Price: Sold Year: 2006 Details: Wooden chairs, steel, plastic, cast latex, plastic tubing, latex tubing, copper tubing, brass plumbing fittings, solenoid valve, submersible pump, water, antifreeze, electrical hardware and components, various wire, lights, conduit, infrared sensor, circuitry and components, pulse electrodes, and miscellaneous hardware. This sculpture relies on the viewers physiological interaction. The spectators heart rate is recognized and latex vessels begin to pulsate in time with his or her heartbeat, utilizing water and a mechanical pump. In my own experience while using the piece, I am made aware of my anatomical systems at work, and compelled to consider my bodys contribution to the operation, as well as my relationship to larger mechanical systems at work around me.
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Sculpture Title: the lesser vessel of a scarlet incarnate Category: Abstract Medium: Wood Measurements: Height 82 in | Width 38 in | Depth 36 in Price: $2500 Year: 2008 Details: Steel, concrete, latex, plastic, copper tubing, vinyl tubing, submersible pump, aquarium pump, plumbing fittings, water, dyes, electrical fittings, miscellaneous hardware. This sculpture utilizes water and a submersible pump to refer to the action of blood flowing through an externalized vascular system. The formal elements of the tree branch closely resemble that of veins in the body.
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Sculpture Title: ...________, but it knows me Category: Abstract Medium: Steel Measurements: Height 204 in | Width 144 in | Depth 36 in Price: Sold Year: 2007 Details: Expanding Wall Structure: wood, steel, particle board, latex-permeated spandex fabric, talc, steel cable, electric motor, bicycle sprockets, bicycle chain, various hardware, electrical fittings, circuitry components. Exhalation Interface: steel, concrete, balsa, latex-permeated spandex fabric, talc, plastic tubing, various hardware, electrical fittings, circuitry components.
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