A DIELECTRIC IS AN INSULATING MATERIAL. IT DOES NOT CONDUCT ELECTRICITY. THE “DIE ELECTRIC” EXPERIMENT MAKES USE OF AC POWER PLUGS AND SOCKETS LESS THE FLOW OF ELECTRICITY.
July 2007 Prototypes (Online Exhibit)
SHELF
PLUGGED
Die Electric cork outlet plugs... The burning of fossil fuels to generate electricity contributes to global warming and poor air quality. Plug potential leaks.
A cut power cord fashioned to form a rigid shelf provides a surface on which to rest objects (cell-phones, a glass of water, etc...) //uncut version delivers power//
A candle adapted to screw into a light bulb socket transforms lamps into elaborate candle holders.
CANDULL
Plug the fire extinguisher into the wall where it belongs. Plugs into a power outlet for wall attachment.
Towels adapted to plug into a power outlet for wall attachment...
BITE
A cut power cord fashioned to form a rigid seat... chair plugs into power outlet.
Dielectric Chair
OFF
OFF, the light switch hook, provides a hanging function when in the OFF position. It is a fully functional light switch. You can either hang something on it or turn a light ON - you can't do both.
