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Thrush Box (3D Digital Prototype)

March 20, 2015 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in STEVEN LAURIE

Thrush Box is a sound-based mechanical work that uses the low-frequency end of double bass drum sound files to generate and expel "exhaust". Through a simple one-way air value system under the air intake filter, the six subwoofers, like traditional engine pistons intake air through the red filter at the …

Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything

February 9, 2015 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in Exhibitions

The ROM and MOCCA joined forces and recently opened a very large Douglas Coupland exhibition. I highly recommend you visit both institutions and to see the full picture. Info below: Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is everything is anything One of Canada's most provocative artists and cultural thinkers questions what …

Beer Can Launcher

June 27, 2014 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in contemporary art

The Beer Can Launcher is a mechanical work being designed for the sole purpose of crushing and launching beer cans into the sky. Playing along with the idea of drinking as a right of passage, this machine provides participants with the opportunity to celebrate their momentary drinking achievements one drink at a time.

Mowry Baden

August 1, 2013 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in Artist, Research

Born in Los Angeles in 1936 and educated at Pomona College and Stanford University, Mowry Baden has lived and worked in Canada since 1971. He has practiced sculpture for nearly 50 years and has taught sculpture at Raymond College, Pomona College, UBC, and the University of Victoria, from which he …

Grayscale: Contemporary Drawing

June 8, 2013 | Posted by stevenlauriecom in contemporary art, Research

This is a great drawing blog by artist Chris Down! The content published points towards his fascination with image making and the practice of drawing. I recommend you check it out. Web link to Grayscale