Rococo Vortex, 2008.

Robotic platforms (micro-controllers, electronics, batteries, motors, wheels) wire crinoline frames,
dresses by Susan Marynowsky, computer, custom built software, amplifier, speakers, sound.

Don't Look Gallery,
419 New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill
August 21-30, Thurs-Sat 11-5pm

The installation explores 18th century European notions of the automaton, elegance, decadence and how these have filtered down into contemporary Australian kitsch culture.

In the gallery shop front are two spinning Rococo styled and robotic crinolines. The robotic stands spin as if they are in continual dance. The spin position coordinates are sent wirelessly to a computer which translates this movement into audio and video. The work questions Australia's, and other countries, continuous obsession with identity, antiquity, and bourgeoisie society. If the French decided to behead their Monarchy in 1793 when will it be time for Australia to break from the commonwealth?