Rococo Vortex, Don't Look Gallery, 2008.

Robotic platforms (micro-controllers, electronics, batteries, motors, wheels) wire crinoline frames,
dresses by Susan Marynowsky, computer, custom built software, amplifier, speakers, sound.

The installation explores 18th century European notions of the automaton, elegance, decadence and how these have filtered down into contemporary Australian kitsch culture.

In the gallery shop front are two spinning Rococo styled and robotic crinolines. The robotic stands spin as if they are in continual dance. The spin and rest times are chosen randomly via an on board micro-controller. This number is sent wirelessly to a computer, which has been programmed to translate this data into audio and video. The work questions Australia's, and other countries, continuous obsession with identity, antiquity, and bourgeoisie society. If the French decided to behead their Monarchy in 1793 when will it be time for Australia to break from the commonwealth?