Tea Party

Tea Party is a minimalist, radical reinterpretation of the spinning teacups ride, a historic attraction inspired by the titular character’s adventures in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. The work consists of a large suspended platform, its downward-facing side featuring seven rotating disc-shaped trays arranged in a circle, each one bearing an off-centre sandblasted glass light sphere. The trays spin leisurely in graceful rounds, meeting and drifting apart in an indolent and constantly evolving waltz. The motion guides the gaze to glide from one point to another, swept into a contemplative experience of continuous movement, recalling the joys of a light-hearted carousel ride. The monochrome treatment in high shine aluminum contrasts with the soft and diffuse appearance of the lights. The reflective surface multiplies the points of light, recalling the enjoyable experience of losing your bearings during a moment of fun. A fluted aluminum frieze, circumscribed to the platform, constitutes a dimensional feature lending additional ornamental sophistication, characteristic of the fairground universe.