If you've ever felt your daily routine was like being stuck on a hamster wheel, then spare a thought for architectural artists Ward Shelley and Alex Schweder. The pair actually did live in a "home" shaped like an oversized hamster wheel for some 10 days as part of their art exhibit, dubbed In Orbit.
Located in a space run by New York's Pierogi Gallery called The Boiler, In Orbit comprises a large 7.6 m (25 ft) wheel constructed from wood and steel. Two living units – one for each artist – are installed on the circumference of the wheel and to launch the exhibit, the pair lived within the structure all day, every day, for 10 days. To make the most of available space, one artist was located on the inside of the wheel and another on the outside.
Furniture and equipment such as a laptop, chairs, wardrobe and assorted amenities like a sink, toilet, and microwave are also located within the wheel. In order to access each area, the artists were required to walk in tandem to rotate it in the correct direction and remain upright.
While it's obviously not going to win any prizes for practicality, the In Orbit exhibition certainly offers food for thought. The artists are no longer resident in the wheel, but it is available to view until April 5.
Source: Pierogi Gallery via Design Boom
