Chris Bell

Tabulae Solis

1996
Tabulae Solis
  • Tabulae Solis
  • Tabulae Solis

Description of work

Four identical tables holding identical glass tanks. Submerged in each tank of water is a wire coil through which was fed a low electrical current from a solar panel on the gallery roof. Thus promoting rust blooms over the steel wire.

Materials used

Glass, steel wire,copper, glazing silicone, tap water, solar cell, wood