Tartare. This Tartare steampunk sculpture began with an old meat grinder that I bought at a flea market in Germany. At first, it was simply an interesting old object, but then I came up with the idea of presenting it together with a portion of tartare – made, of course, from motorcycle and bicycle chains!
Instead of minced meat, the grinder produces a rather unusual mixture of metal objects: spanners, spark plugs, pliers and springs. I wanted to create something unexpected and humorous by combining an ordinary kitchen appliance with mechanical parts and tools.
Humour and irony often find their way into my work. I enjoy giving familiar objects a completely different purpose and creating a little story around them. This Tartare steampunk sculpture is a playful example of that approach – a dish that would probably surprise even the most adventurous gourmet!
Materials:
Main object – an antique meat grinder.
Tartare – bicycle and Harley-Davidson motorcycle chains.
Additional details – various tools, spark plugs, pliers, springs and teaspoons.
Dimensions: 37 × 42 cm
Weight: 10.8 kg
Year: 2024
Price: €600
