Off to a flying start curated by Ami Barak

Toaster Work Wagon, 2013

Kim Adams - Toronto, Canada

Sculpture

Every Which Way, 1997
Photo: Courtesy of Diaz Contemporary

Various-sized bicycles have been modified and made into double-headed pairs. Mounted back-to-back, the audience can test-ride the bikes by negotiating with each other who will take the lead.

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Toaster Work Wagon was originally commissioned by the international InSite Biennial (San Diego, 1997). It is a mobile concession vehicle, a street attraction for adults as well as workshop on wheels (a mutant among other vendors).

The wagon features a group of various-sized bicycles that have been modified and made into double-headed pairs. Mounted back-to-back, the audience can test-ride the bikes by negotiating with each other who will take the lead.

The vehicle and bicycles function as metaphor for the to-and-fro of human communication and negotiation.

Suitable for all ages

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Osgoode Rotunda Laneway, 361 University Avenue (Enter from south of 361 University Avenue or Nathan Phillips Square)

This project is outdoors.