The Gamble of Governance | Keith M. Francis

The Gamble of Governance by Keith M. Francis. A conceptual kinetic sculpture repurposing a vintage slot machine to examine political transactionality, legislative chance, and social safety nets.

"The Gamble of Governance" (2024) by Keith Francis. A conceptual sculpture made from a repurposed, dark-wood-bodied slot machine. The top display features the phrase "SHOW ME!" in white serif text on a green, radiating background, with a gold eagle sculpture mounted above. The traditional gambling reels are replaced with logos from U.S. government agencies like Medicare and National Defense, and a red "TAX" arrow points to the coin mechanism. The work critiques government spending priorities.
20" H x 12" W x 10" D

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