LOVE ARM 2
1995. mixed media, 83 x 73 x 100 cm
Photo: Natsu Tanimoto
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Love Arm 2
Using a special strap unit, install Love Arm 2 onto a body as if male genital is erecting from the crotch, than grab onto each handle and play simple electronic sounds. This is the most 'Love Arm like' piece of the series Love Arm. The monster moth shaped motorcycle, which is a combination of Truck Art (Japanese custom made truck), Mods and Hot Rod and lights, which flash in relation to the sounds are the characteristics of this piece. The basic form of this motorcycle model was designed from the concept of heavy sound amplified by an instrumental amplifier is an alternative action of engine driven by gasoline, The sound source is are eight most basic and popular toy ray gun sounds using IC and it can be modulated by a throttle (rotating grip for motorcycle) on the right handle. Various performances are possible by using a combination of the on/off switch, the throttle, and the operation of rotating knob to select the type of sound. Also, even more aggressive expression can be broaden by processing sounds using electronic guitar effectors such as wahwah.