Sproinger (Sisyphus)
1999

6' deep, 6' wide, 8' high

Aluminum, steel, plastic, bearings, motor.

The central section drives itself noisily down, angling the legs in, then releases to spring back to its upper position, taking the entire piece momentarily into the air. The cycle then begins again.

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Mini Sproinger 1999

6" deep, 6" wide, 14" high

Plastic(delrin, ABS, UHMW), steel, brass gears, electric motor.

The central section drives itself down, then releases to spring back to its upper position, taking the entire piece momentarily into the air. the cycle then begins again.