Michael Branca - Fine Art
Catalytic Conversions (2001-2004)

I collected these converters off the streets of Portland as I rode my bike to work. The catalytic converter is intended to reduce toxic emissions from the automobile. But apparently they fall off a lot. You might want to check your car to make sure you've got one. The cages are meant as a metaphor for: * the feeling of dependence upon the conveniences of modern society * the desire to transcend reliance on pollution-generating technology * and the circular, catch-22, hypocritical trap this creates within the conscience.

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