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Dennis OppenheimA Device for Converting a Chilling Underground Wind into Memory Signed/N Print1986
1986
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Dennis Oppenheim
A Device for Converting a Chilling Underground Wind into Memory, 1986
Lithograph
Hand signed, numbered 3/100 and dated on lower front
38 1/5 × 50 inches
Unframed
Pencil signed and numbered; unframed. A terrific print for fans of this interesting conceptual art pioneer.
This large architectural lithograph by Dennis Oppenheim, depicting plans for a large conceptual art proposal, is hand signed, dated and numbered on the lower recto (front) from an edition of 100. The text at the bottom of the lithograph reads as follows:
"A device for converting a chilling underground wind into memory. Installation for Brule Gallery, Edinboro Pennsylvania. 13 ' x 50' x 50'. Three hardwood floor bellows suspended by 10" diameter steel springs bounded on two sides by a series of movable caster mounted panels constructed in steel and canvas. Immediately ahead is a 24 ' galvanized steel tunnel, capable of expanding and contracting hanging above this tunnel is a series of templates made of rubber and gasket material each template is pierced by small elliptical shapes. This entire unit is capable of entering the slits in the tunnel, and is controlled by a pulley system, counter weighted by a hanging basket of coal positioned on steel tracks and pulled back with rubber straps, and aimed into the tunnel and bellows. Crossing the track and also pulled back and aimed is the second raw material cart, which is equipped with grinding wheels. It's target is the multi-flued furnace twenty five feet away. "
- Creator:Dennis Oppenheim
- Creation Year:1986
- Dimensions:Height: 38.2 in (97.03 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)
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- Condition:There is gentle handling and a small tear of several millimeters on the center margin edge which will frame out easily. Otherwise very good.
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1745215258242
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