Powerbike

Photo: Olga Kisseleva
© Interactive sculpture view, 50th Venice biennale, 2003 ; Photo: Olga Kisseleva

Olga Kisseleva

Powerbike ,
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Description
This mutant bicycle, the pedal and gear mechanism of which is made up of a flexible ladder, symbolizes the “seven deadly wishes”. Visitors are invited to climb up to the seat but when they try, the mechanism moves into reverse, turning the user into a laboratory rat. Has the machine from Kafka’s Penal Colony come to life?
Keywords
  • aesthetics
    • illusionary
    • real-time
  • genres
    • installations
      • interactive installations
  • subjects
    • Art and Science
      • psychology
    • Body and Psychology
      • dreams
    • Power and Politics
      • manipulation
Technology & Material