Richmond Art Center
Richmond, California
1996
A bridge designed like an acoustic guitar. Piano wires were strung across holes drilled in the center of an 8′ diameter platform. Sound vibrates through a resonating chamber below as strings are played.
Temporary installation. Salvaged wood, gravel, piano tuning pins and piano wire.
Dimensions: 6.5′ H x 8′ W x 25′ L
![Wood bridge with steps leading to octagonal center with a musical harp on the floor.](https://www.judithblankman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/timbre-bridge-wide.jpg)
![Detail: exterior of octagonal center with a musical harp on a circular floor.](https://www.judithblankman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/timbre-bridge-med-shot.jpg)
![Detail: octagonal center with a musical harp on a circular floor.](https://www.judithblankman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/timbre-bridge-harp.jpg)