quintet for washtubs

The Chinati Foundation

Marfa, Texas

1999


Installation in the freezer chamber of the
Lockerplant, a former slaughter house.
Water drips slowly from five funnels mounted
to the ceiling. The sound of the five
washtubs alters over the hours as they
gradually fill.



five galvanized washtubs, five tin
funnels, black hose, water