artist research

There are a variety of approaches to machinery in artworks. Artist like Alan Rath are interested in the kinetics of machines. Other artist might like to be more casual with the possibilities of machinery like Rube Goldberg. Rube Goldberg designs “inventions” that go through the maximum effort to achieve the minimal results. His comical designs include “Dodging Bill Collectors”, “Simplified Pencil Sharpener” and “How to keep shop windows clean.” Artists have worked with machine inventions throughout history. In the 70’s the feminist artist Hellen Chandwick created a machine that was worn by a female model called “In the Kitchen.” The machine was parallel with the body, meaning that women are not their own property.