45 RPM (45 in Version)

2022
painted steel
5 ft x 4 ft x 1.5 ft

45 RPM (45 in Version) transforms a familiar symbol of analog music into a bold, minimalist monument. The sculpture draws directly from the iconic shape of the 45 RPM adapter; an object once essential for playing 7-inch vinyl singles. Rendered in steel with vivid yellow paint, the form hovers above a curved, black base that evokes the grooves of a record or the arc of a stylus in motion.

The piece invites nostalgia while celebrating the tactile rituals of listening in a pre-digital age. With its clean lines and vibrant palette, 45 RPM distills a moment of cultural memory into graphic simplicity. Positioned in a public setting, it becomes both a sculptural pause and a quiet tribute to the enduring power of music to mark time, identity, and emotion.