Sanchez Art Center
Pacifica, California
2001
Temporary installation. Salvaged: piano carcass, buckets, gravel, dirt, plywood. New: piano wire.
10’ H x 12’ W x 10’ D
This participatory installation of piano wire, filled buckets and a piano carcass comprise an aerial instrument, born of the piano.
Wires of varied thickness and lengths stretched by a range of bucket weights cause sonic variations. The piano harp is strummed like a regular harp, creating intense, haunting sounds.
Wall pieces are artworks by others in the exhibition.




Wall sculptures on back wall by Laurie Polster.
Wall sculptures on left wall and floor piece in center by Lawrence Labianca.