SSSPUN

ROBERT Hengeveld

SSSPUN

At first glance, a tree planted on the sidewalk does not seem out of the ordinary. However, planted into a rotating mechanism hidden beneath the pavement, this tree confounds our expectations of urban greenery by suddenly spinning. It momentarily blends back into the city background as its choreographed pirouettes are sporadically interrupted. SSSpun delicately weaves in and out of our familiar understanding of the world, leaving us with the challenge of rectifying the tension between perception and preconception.

Year created : 2017

Materials : Living tree, wood, metal, mechanism, motor

Number of items : 1

Dimensions : Variable

Notes : Excavation required to bury mechanical system. Tree requires watering (3x per week).