The Big Wheel(1980)
The Big Wheel Synopsis
During the 1980 exhibition of Burden's monumental kinetic sculpture The Big Wheel at Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York, Burden and Feldman were interviewed by art critic Willoughby Sharp. Burden articulates the process of creating The Big Wheel, a 6,000-pound, spinning cast-iron flywheel that is initially powered by a motorcycle, and discusses its relation to his earlier performance pieces and sculptural works. Addressing his motivations and the meaning of this potentially dangerous mechanical art object, Burden discusses such topics as the role of the artist in the industrial world, "personal insanity and mass insanity," and "man's propensity towards violence."
The Big Wheel (1980) is a documentary film directed by Willoughby Sharp, released on January 1, 1980 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Chris Burden, Ronald Feldman and Willoughby Sharp.
- Director:
- Willoughby Sharp
- Status:
- Released
The Big Wheel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Willoughby Sharp.
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The Big Wheel – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Big Wheel?
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The main cast of The Big Wheel (1980) includes Chris Burden, Ronald Feldman and Willoughby Sharp. The film was directed by Willoughby Sharp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Wheel released?
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The Big Wheel was released on January 1, 1980 and runs for 29m.