Series

Instruments of Logic

The Shape of Language The New American Alphabet Short Films Instruments of Logic The Void in My Room Archive

Statement

In my series Instruments of Logic, I bring a sense of irrationality to rational objects, prompting questions about our arbitrary units of measure and methods of communicating them. I aim to reveal how these systems, while powerful, are inherently unstable.

No Rules (Side 1), laser cut wood by Ryan Erickson — No Rules (Side 1)

No Rules (Side 2), laser cut wood by Ryan Erickson — No Rules (Side 2)

Pencil Pusher #1, pencil and image transfer by Ryan Erickson — Pencil Pusher #1

Pencil Pusher #2, pencil and image transfer by Ryan Erickson — Pencil Pusher #2

Pencil Pusher #3, pencil and image transfer by Ryan Erickson — Pencil Pusher #3

Pencil Pusher #4, pencil and image transfer by Ryan Erickson — Pencil Pusher #4

Sign Depicting Itself, vinyl print on sign by Ryan Erickson — Sign Depicting Itself

My Last Research Project, pencil on paper by Ryan Erickson — My Last Research Project

Fruit Study Field Kit, computer, scale, wood, and stand by Ryan Erickson — Fruit Study Field Kit

Fruit Study Field Kit, computer, scale, wood, and stand by Ryan Erickson — Fruit Study Field Kit

Fruit Study Field Kit, computer, scale, wood, and stand by Ryan Erickson — Fruit Study Field Kit