DAVID LISSER

Piano Prepared for Wishing, Piano and Wishbones, 2009

The Household Flying Machine, Sewing machine and Pheasant Wings, 2010

ARTIST STATEMENT

According to Melvin Konner, the phenomenon of Wonder is “the hallmark of our species and the central feature of the human spirit.”[1] – It is this capability for humans to experience wonder that drives my practise. By treading the boundaries of fact and fiction, I attempt to draw connections between seemingly disparate aspects of existence.

Whether they be imaginative inventions or playful performances, I try to create work that encourages people to think twice about their relationships with objects, technology and wider society.