Thu 12 Oct 2006
The Fifth Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Posted by anaglyph under Art, Religion, Technology, Whimsy
[13] Comments
Luke Jerram is one of my favourite living artists. His works are clever and amusing and have a delightful ‘cool’ factor that always finds me saying ‘I wish I’d thought of that!’
His Miracle Toaster is no exception. Made as a gift for ‘a friend who believes in miracles’, Jerram says that an image of the Virgin is guaranteed every time the toaster is used.
Considering my interest in toasters and simulacra, I feel that I should add one of Jerram’s toasters to my Christmas List right away.
I urge you all to go visit Luke’s site. Amongst other things you will see the ring he made for his fiancé (etched with a spiral engraving of a message of love that can be played on a small reproducing device in the manner of an old cylinder recording), his awesome Sky Orchestra, and a net for catching meteorites.
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Don’t forget the ‘Insincerity‘ launch – October 31st!
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[…] All I can say is that if you ever get a chance to see this inspiring work, make every effort to do so. You won’t be disappointed. Luke Jerram is a genius. I’ve said as much before, and I see no reason to change my opinion. […]
Im gonna visit his site rite now.
What was it again? Hot Virgins, was it?
(Say “Yes.” Oh, JUS SAY “YES!”)
Your life is just one disappointment after another, eh Joey?
Holy Toaster! Kind of gives a whole new meaning to the whole “Bread of Life” business.
Hi there Julie Q. Thanks for stopping by.
I’m thinking of modifying a toaster to make toast with pictures of my favourite bovine so that every time it pops up I can say “Holy Cow! Will ya look at that!”
WOW! Thanks for that Rev – I’m going to try and be in Sydney next year to catch the sky orchestra. His matrix installation is an awesome execution of concept too. I wonder where I can play with that?
Thanks again :)
evenstar: Yes, I can’t wait until the Festival. I SO want to experience the Sky Orchestra. I nearly travelled to England to see it!
(Oh, and if you’re in Sydney, you have to look me up. I seem to remember we were going to have a beer…)
Or two :)
Can you toast a picture of “moley?” Mainly because “cow” is already taken. Wait! I can already do one of these with our existing toaster:
“Holy smoke!”
Not always white, though.
Not always white, though.
That means No Decision on the new Pope then?
Hmm. White means decision, but doesn’t no-smoke cover no-decision? Seriously, the Cards should modernize. Add lasers or something.
Isn’t is Black Smoke for no decision? Catholic readers?
Better specify “Catholic with a clue” because I spent the first part of my life as a dutiful RC but I can’t remember the papal smoke protocols.
And no way will I consult with Dan Brown, though most likely he knows.