A Presentation edition of a single sided ceramic coin element - 'Deus Ex' version - from 'Automatic Change Giver' displayed as part of the exhibition 'Super Fun Tyre' at the former Ships & Castles leisure centre in Falmouth from 18th-22nd July 2024
Edition of 10 - with presentation box and signed edition information
Based on the classic ‘coin pusher’ arcade machine that features throughout much of the exhibition ‘Automatic Change Giver’ explores the value a simple 2p coin can be imbued with when utilised for play. The title, borrowed from an arcade change machine, suggests the transformative quality that play, and wider ‘fun’ experiences can have, changing mood and outlook. Moulded in ceramic from hand-made originals via simple sprig moulds the coins have a playful quality, both in scale and material. They become oversize tokens representative of their transformation from small denomination currency to charged game-piece.
