TITLE: INDUSTRY
MATERIALS: Wood, steel, chain, sprockets, hammers
DIMENSIONS: 72" x 60" x 180"
DATE: 2001

DESCRIPTION
A kinetic piece consisting of a series of cubes, gears and swinging hammers; driven by MOTORWORKS, a V-8 motor, built of 2" x 4" studs and powered by an electric motor that is slowed by transferring its energy through a series of bicycle gears, and then to a drive shaft with pistons connected. (MOTORWORKS. 2001. Wood. Steel. Chain. Sprockets. Motor. 96" x 48" x 48").

STATEMENT
There are many ways to accomplish the goal of making something move, from using motors to relying on gravity. I am interested in using as many solutions as I can come up with. The final reward is seeing and enjoying the motion. I have been inspired by industry for as long as I can remember, the process of production and the mechanics behind it. The idea of from here to there. Movement and stability are two things that I am striving for, guided by geometry and the way numbers relate to each other.

BIO
Chris McMullen, originally from Reno, Nevada, moved to Seattle in 1999. Background in graphic communication and animation. Started building sculpture in 1997; was previously interested in screen printing, drawing, painting and computer graphics. Has been building and showing large scale kinetic sculpture around the Seattle area for the last four years.

CONTACT
Chris McMullen
http://www.chrismcmullenproductions.com