Tristan Stowards

Heroes, Heroines, Villains & Victims from the Golden Age of Motoring

13 October to 01 December, 2009
bettgallery@raincheck
392 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

These kinetic sculptures are abstractions of the mainstay of the Industrial Revolution, the reciprocating piston engine; the kind in use since James Watt championed the steam engine; the kind (excepting electric and rotary engines) that drives every car, truck and motorbike on our planet.

The materials and tolerances used may at first seem anathema to civilised engineering practice, but rest assured each model has been test driven at a reliable 1400 rpm. With sensible use they ought to provide many years trouble free enjoyment.

The artist recognises that as stories overlap and evolve over time the words are intended as a departure point only. While every effort has been made to be historically accurate, omission, factual errors and liberties remain the prerogative of the artist.

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