Film Lens
The documentary features an interview with Chris Burden and Ronald Feldman conducted by art critic Willoughby Sharp during the 1980 exhibition of Burden's kinetic sculpture, The Big Wheel, at Ronald Feldman Fine Arts in New York. Burden discusses the creation of The Big Wheel, a 6,000-pound spinning cast-iron flywheel powered by a motorcycle. He connects this work to his previous performance pieces and sculptural works, providing insight into his artistic motivations.
Burden addresses themes such as the role of the artist in the industrial world, personal and mass insanity, and humanity's inclination towards violence. The film captures Burden's thoughts on the potentially dangerous nature of his mechanical art object, offering a perspective on how art interacts with societal issues.
Why Watch
- •Meet Chris Burden, a provocative artist.
- •See The Big Wheel in action.
- •Find out about art's role in society.
Did You Know
•The Big Wheel weighs 6,000 pounds.
•The documentary was filmed during the 1980 exhibition.
•Chris Burden's sculpture is powered by a motorcycle.
Perfect For
Contemporary art enthusiastsFans of performance artMechanical sculpture lovers