Laughter in the Round 1 Sculpture

This unique art form utilises discarded laughing gas canisters that are glued into holes in painted wooden panels. The canisters are also known as Noz or Whippets and are used as a "legal high". This installation is the first circular piece in my series of unique art installations using discarded, laughing gas canisters (also known as Noz and Whippets). Approximately 1700 canisters have been used. They are glued into an acrylic painted wooden structure using certified MDF from a company with sustainable certification and a substantial frame of red mahogany hardwood. All the canisters are washed and sprayed with an anti-rust spray. This particular installation was the one I chose for my exhibition flyer and my business card. The reflections in the sides of the canisters from the multicoloured painted rings in the back board are wonderful. Some of the detail images show this. This weighs approximately 50kg and needs 2 people to lift it. It can be hung from a plaster-board wall as is the case in my studio and for my recent solo exhibition Laugh out Loud featuring 11 canister art installations. The artwork can be supported by protruding large screws or bolts. There is a separate luminous blue framing ring 80mm wide not included in the dimensions. This can be seen in one of the detail images. The ring hides the red mahogany hardwood structure behind the canisters and gives the impression of a floating frame. You will also see a detail of this mounted in the exhibition. I would be very happy to help with the installation personally if in the UK or by Skype if outside the UK. All the canisters have been picked up my me, supportive friends and willing street cleaners from the gutters, car parks and parks of London. This art is helping the environment, reducing litter and saving these from land-fill sites and the street cleaners do not separate them for metal recycling. The canisters are extensively used as a "legal high" with little regard for, or ignorance of, the medical evidence of risk to mental health. Some deaths have been directly attributed to extensive misuse. Repair kit - the canisters are glued in using Gorilla Grab glue. If not disturbed they will stay permanently in position. People are very drawn to touch and if any become loose, the hole can easily be cleaned out and the canister reglued. I will supply a few spare canisters as well.

Multi-paneled Sculpture:Found Objects on Steel

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:47.2 W x 47.2 H x 4.5 D in

Number of Pieces:2

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