'Humorous and fun, Granjon’s practice triggers serious reflection upon our relationship with technology. In Oriel Factory he capitalises on the abundance of technological waste and creates an open space for playing, making, learning, thinking and sharing in a way that firmly belongs to the 21st century.'
Paul has spoken of his apprehension when regarding the gradual infiltration of machines into human experience. The machines made for this show are not unnerving rather they are funny and endearing. In the show and workshops that made up ‘Oriel Factory’ Paul and his assistants transformed old machine parts into various musical and locomotive machines.
A documentary by Chris Keenan about the process of Paul Granjon's 'Oriel Factory' from start to finish can be viewed here. The video takes you from an initial studio visit, to installation at Oriel Davies Gallery and performance by Paul Granjon at the opening event with commentary from Paul Granjon and the 'Factory Workers'.
On a related note here are two musical scanners made by a Youtube contributor posted here to welcome in the New Year with a smile.
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