2007.52.67
Message in a Bottle
1994
13 in HIGH x 10 in WIDE x 10 in DEEP
(33.02 cm HIGH x 25.40 cm WIDE x 25.40 cm DEEP)
(33.02 cm HIGH x 25.40 cm WIDE x 25.40 cm DEEP)
2007.52.67
"[...] Bottle / 1994 (c) 2\3 / Rath" - written in ink on bottom, partially worn
Mixed media sculpture with moving image component. A large glass jar is filled with electronics and a small cathode ray projection screen. The jar is sealed with a round flat paned and additional electronics appear on top. A three-prong electrical cord attaches at the top of the jar and plugs into an electrical socket to activate the images on screen. Object also has a loose component of foam with two electronic chips that appears to sit on top of the jar.

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