Schuelke's Luftguitarre series sculptures are human in scale and resemble musical stringed instruments such as the banjo, violin and contrabass. Floating mid-air, the effortless rotation of these sculptures conjures a familiar echo of explosive chords ringing in a live concert. The simple auditory experience delivered by these objects contrasts with their visual complexity. Activated by the approach of visitors, a minimal pluck of a singular steel cord results from Schuelke's elaborate and delicate construction of solar panels, wood, a motion sensor and propeller.
fiberglass, aluminum, wood, circuits, automotive paint, solar cells, motors, sensors
dimensions variable
approximate gallery dimensions:
50 x 35 x 12" / 127 x 89 x 31 cm