Dog Races, 2006
34” x 30” x 20”
Mixed media with sound
After placing a quarter into the machine, turning a dial, and pulling a spring-loaded plunger, a capsule is sprung randomly over the roofs of the doghouses and a yelping dog sound is triggered. After landing in one of the 1st world, 2nd world, or 3rd world slots the player can remove the capsule. Within the capsule is one of several temporary tattoos that each depicts a dog and states a personality trait and country of origin for the same dog. The personality traits are AKC recognized and are also stereotypes of the peoples of the same country.
All Images © Vanessa Long 2000-2008
34” x 30” x 20”
Mixed media with sound
After placing a quarter into the machine, turning a dial, and pulling a spring-loaded plunger, a capsule is sprung randomly over the roofs of the doghouses and a yelping dog sound is triggered. After landing in one of the 1st world, 2nd world, or 3rd world slots the player can remove the capsule. Within the capsule is one of several temporary tattoos that each depicts a dog and states a personality trait and country of origin for the same dog. The personality traits are AKC recognized and are also stereotypes of the peoples of the same country.
All Images © Vanessa Long 2000-2008
