Theremin Doorknob

2006

Doorknob, motor, amplifier, speaker, theremin.

An amplified theremin attached to a motorized doorknob responds to a viewer's proximity by emitting sounds ranging from a low creak to a spine-tingling shriek. An homage to film noir. Installation photo from Antihero Decor, the Centre for Culture and Leisure #1, Toronto. Please click on the image to view the Quicktime documentation.

With thanks to Dave Dyment.