Heaven’s Door

1998
wood, graphite, steel
80" x 32" x 4"


"Heaven’ Door" is an interactive kinetic sculpture. Three photos document the motion of this piece. A handmade wooden door coated with graphite is attached to the wall with a finely machined ball bearing mount allowing the door to spin parallel to the surface of the wall. The viewer is invited to give the door a gentle spin. The door will rotate end over end for approximately 3 minutes. The atypical movement of this familiar object alters the experience of the room interior while creating a sense of vertigo in the viewer. Please watch the video (below) to view movement.