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Bingo Head

Bingo Head (2026) is a kinetic sculpture in which painted ping pong balls continuously circulate inside a carved wooden head. Each ball carries a different emotional expression, while oversized eyelashes draw attention to the face presented to the outside world.​

The work considers the contrast between outward appearance and internal experience. Beneath a composed exterior, thoughts and emotions rarely remain still. They collide, compete, disappear and resurface, creating an inner landscape that is often hidden from view. The movement of the balls makes this invisible activity tangible, suggesting a mind in constant motion.​

By combining humour with mechanical movement, Bingo Head reflects on the complexity of emotional life and the ways we navigate, conceal and perform our feelings in contemporary society.​

Materials​

Wood, ping pong balls, acrylic dome, synthetic eyelashes, air pump, electronics

© 2024 by Tina O'Connell. All rights reserved.

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