September 6, 2007 through August 2010
Klompen by Trimpin
Comprising 120 Dutch wooden clogs connected to a computer by concealed wires and suspended from the ceiling, Klompen is one of Trimpin’s most legendary sound installations. It is a delightful tour de force of the artist’s attention to sight, sound, and movement. In this sculpture, a percussive rhythm resonates throughout the gallery as the clogs perform a “dance” triggered by devices placed in their toes. A different rhythmic pattern ensues each time the sculpture is activated.
Funded by the Marie Eccles Caine Foundation, the Utah Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.