MERRY SUN

 Apple boxes, for one or two

2022

Cement, wood, transducers, piezo microphones

Apple Boxes is an improvisational sculpture that operates on feedback. The two individual components are cross-wired, so that when one object is agitated, the other vibrates and sounds. The performer(s) use their intuition to tune the feedback while reacting to the vibrations caused by the other instrument. The cement pieces reference the interior space of an apple box, while the wooden elements resemble pallets. The sculpture may be activated by engaging the pedals or through touch. When not being played, the sculpture hums softly to itself.