Waterways

This piece is one variation in a series of nine small-scale aqueduct forms affixed to drinking fountains and sinks. Situated in various out- of-the-way locations, the forms act as plots on the map of my own personal geography. The series, entitled “Waterways” seeks to enliven those spaces in between point a and point b by appearing in various sites without permission, or prior explanation. This particular example was installed in the Botany building on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. It acts to function in its normal way: to provide water to the intended drinker, and adds a new function to the space by allowing a participant to water the existing plant located near the water fountain as they quench their own thirst. The aqueduct structure is made of sautered brass and is approximately 36 inches high by 86 inches in length.