Bessie and the Bug

1994

Leigh Christensen

Accessible

Type

  • Sculpture

Medium

  • Steel
  • Wood

Dimensions

  • H1360 x W310 x D230mm

Leigh Christensen, ‘Bessie and the Bug’ (1994), University of Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Images: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2021

1994–Current

Level 5, Building 303 South (Science Centre), City Campus, University of Auckland, CBD, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Artists
Credit

The University of Auckland Art Collection

Associated Artwork Organisation(s)

Description

A work appropriate for the School of Computer Science. 'Bessie and the Bug' is paired with 'MainFrame', also by Leigh Christensen. An information panel along side 'MainFrame' explains:

"‘MainFrame’ was the centrepiece of an exhibition by Leigh Christensen at the Oedipus Rex Gallery in 1994. The exhibition comprised a number of pieces inspired by the computers and their history. We have two other works from the exhibition on display, the ‘Difference Engine’ on floor 2 and ‘Bessie and the Bug’ on floor 5.”