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Big Bang–100 reasons to make sound Series 2 : sound.of.suitcase / Series 3 :sound.of.cabinet

Wang Chung-Kun2008

Fubon Art Foundation

Fubon Art Foundation
Taipei, Taiwan

In correlation, Wang Chung-Kun's work intends to find the most primal sounds from mechanical noises. The work is a continuation of Big Bang – 100 Reasons to Make Sound, and has cleverly connected with the ready displays of the shop and its ambiance by continuing to make sounds. To open a box would normally lead to another series of events, and in contrast to the ordinary exterior of the box, the interior hides something that is unknown. Upon first glace, it looks like an installation made with found objects, but with a closer inspection by slowly opening it, the internal installations begin to function and a unfamiliar tune is played. The melody is produced by the eight iron plates, which is in reference to the ancient African instrument, Kalimba. Furthermore, there are more unidentifiable tools, such as the lung-like air pump and also a ventilating fan fixture. The fundamental concept of the instrument is no longer just merely copying the existing reference. The artist has gone on to form a whimsical instrumental installation, and upon opening, the magic will be released.

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  • Title: Big Bang–100 reasons to make sound Series 2 : sound.of.suitcase / Series 3 :sound.of.cabinet
  • Creator: Wang Chung-Kun
  • Date: 2008
  • Medium: Suitcase, amplifier, steel, paper, wood, horn, motors, microchip
  • Location: KOOLOOK
Fubon Art Foundation

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