The Big Wheel (1980)
During the 1980 exhibition of Burden's monumental kinetic sculpture The Big Wheel at Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, Burden and Feldman were interviewed by art critic Willoughby Sharp. Burden articulates the process of creating The Big Wheel, a 6,000-pound, spinning cast-iron flywheel that is initially powered by a motorcycle, and discusses its relation to his earlier performance pieces and sculptural works. Addressing his motivations and the meaning of this potentially dangerous mechanical art object, Burden discusses such topics as the role of the artist in the industrial world, "personal insanity and mass insanity," and "man's propensity towards violence."
Director: Willoughby Sharp
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1980
Cast
- Chris Burden - Self
- Ronald Feldman - Self
- Willoughby Sharp - Self
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
sculpture, performance art, art, art installation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Wheel about?
- During the 1980 exhibition of Burden's monumental kinetic sculpture The Big Wheel at Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, Burden and Feldman were interviewed by art critic Willoughby Sharp. Burden articulates the process of creating The Big Wheel, a 6,000-pound, spinning cast-iron flywheel that is initially powered by a motorcycle, and discusses its relation to his earlier performance pieces and sculptural works. Addressing his motivations and the meaning of this potentially dangerous mechanical art object, Burden discusses such topics as the role of the artist in the industrial world, "personal insanity and mass insanity," and "man's propensity towards violence."
- Who directed The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel was directed by Willoughby Sharp.
- Who stars in The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel stars Chris Burden, Ronald Feldman, Willoughby Sharp.
- How long is The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Wheel?
- The Big Wheel is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Big Wheel produced?
- The Big Wheel was produced in United States of America.