Curatorial notes
The "Model of a Chain Stopper" consists of two wooden models of chain stoppers which were likely created to demonstrate their function. These models, while seemingly simple, offer a peek into the complex social and economic history of industrial labor. We can consider the role of such inventions within a broader narrative of progress and its impact on human lives. These devices were, after all, designed to increase efficiency. The labor of those working on production lines changed irrevocably with innovations like this. There's a quiet tension in this piece. While these models represent innovation and progress, they also encapsulate the changing landscape of work and the evolving relationship between humans and machines. This piece stands as a testament to human ingenuity, while hinting at the social and emotional impact of industrial transformation.
