This series of functional sculptures is a result of working with a designer of pediatric dental offices to create a 9′ tall ‘Gumball Machine’ for a client moving into a new facility. The client had a standard ‘gumball’ machine in the previous office which dispensed 1″ bouncy-balls as a treat after an appointment. This new, larger machine would also disguise a structural steel column in the client’s new office. Other dentists have discovered the sculpture and asked for their own custom versions. (Please note: these machines for dentists dispense bouncy-balls or other toys, not gumballs or candy, although that is an option for other applications.)
‘Giant Octopus’ 2″ Toy Capsule Machine
Powder-Coated Cast Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Acrylic, other mixed media; 9′ High, Carlsbad, CA; 2017
‘Jumping Puppy’ Bouncy Ball Machine
Powder-Coated Steel, Stainless Steel, Acrylic, other mixed media; 9′ High, San Francisco North Bay Area; 2016
‘Seal’ Bouncy-Ball Machine
Powder-Coated Steel, Stainless Steel, Acrylic, other mixed media; 9′ High, San Francisco North Bay Area; 2010
‘Earth’ Bouncy-Ball Machine
Powder-Coated Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Aluminum, Acrylic, other mixed media; 8′ High, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; 2012
‘Rearing Horse’ Bouncy-Ball Machine
Powder-Coated Steel and Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Acrylic, other mixed media; Lexington, KY, 2015
