I know why the caged bird sings

2006

This mechanical sculpture was commissioned by the Shire Hall Gallery in Stafford which has an intact C19th courtroom. I was struck by the holding cell beneath the courtroom which is just a steel cage with a small wooden bench and imagined the feelings of the defendants awaiting their fate. When 20p is inserted a bird in the man's chest flaps it's wings, wags it's tail, lights up and sings. The man's head also lights up and looks up when you approach him

Location : Shire Hall Gallery, Stafford

Materials - Stainless Steel Copper, Motors, Electronics

Size : 750 X 600mm