In the fall of 2004, I began experimenting with different materials; before this, I mainly used wood and a little brass.

On this piece the figures are old doll heads and the casters were junkshop finds. Inside is a small wind-up Victrola motor geared down so it runs more slowly. The outside is covered with pieces of salvaged tin. This piece makes a very subtle, but very cool, noise as the heads roll around.

Multimedia Movie #1 "Roundabout" in action 2.99 MB, Quicktime   Movie #2 Close-up 3.7 MB, Quicktime Need the plugin?

Another view of "Roundabout" "Roundabout" frame under construction