Bye Bye Blackbird
1986        
Cast aluminum, steel, marble, recording, cassette player
Steel construction - 63 x 40 x 54cm
Marble top - 60 x 45 x 5cm
Aluminum Radio Form - 25 X 45 x 5cm
Collection - Private

 

“This piece consist of a radio-shaped form made out of cast aluminum standing on a base of white marble with a black steel stand. The cassette recorder located within the radio form is playing a compilation of various sounds: dogs barking, children crying, birds singing, the ocean, the Peggy Lee recording of ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’”  RH