METRONOMES
Though never having taken piano lessons as a youngster, I’ve always been fascinated by metronomes. The pyramid shape of the exotic wood cabinet is a sculpture all on its own. These metronomes are the spoils of countless hours roaming flea markets to find the metronome cabinets and mechanisms worthy of restoration for this series.
The wind-up gear is a marvelously simple time-keeping device. My challenge was to match the resonance of the mounting materials with a specific rhythm so each piece produces a unique sound. For example, the ping-pong paddle mimics the sound of a casual volley during a game.
The wind-up gear is a marvelously simple time-keeping device. My challenge was to match the resonance of the mounting materials with a specific rhythm so each piece produces a unique sound. For example, the ping-pong paddle mimics the sound of a casual volley during a game.
