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Michael Sailstorfer — hairdryers, speakers, stands, cables
Michael Sailstorfer

hairdryers, speakers, stands, cables

Three hairdryers mounted on stands are connected by cables to speakers, creating an installation that transforms the mundane domestic object into a sound-producing instrument. The forced air from the hairdryers generates acoustic vibrations through the speakers, blurring the boundary between functional appliance and musical device. Sailstorfer's work investigates the poetic potential hidden within everyday industrial objects and their mechanical processes.

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Under the Influence

December 10, 2014

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Michael Sailstorfer, hairdryers, speakers, stands, cables

Three hairdryers mounted on stands are connected by cables to speakers, creating an installation that transforms the mundane domestic object into a sound-producing instrument. The forced air from the hairdryers generates acoustic vibrations through the speakers, blurring the boundary between functional appliance and musical device. Sailstorfer's work investigates the poetic potential hidden within everyday industrial objects and their mechanical processes.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

German Artist, Kinetic Art, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Sound Art, Industrial Materials, Installation Art, Everyday Objects, Contemporary Art, Found Objects

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