Gumball Dream Machine

By Dylan Sheridan

When and What

  • Now
  • Public Space

Summary

  • A free interactive installation hosted in Fullers Bookshop, Hobart
  • Inspired by classic Rube Goldberg and gumball machines

Impact

  • Bringing accessible art and culture to families in unexpected ways
  • Enriching Hobart’s public cultural spaces
  • Expanding the definition of puppetry for our Tasmanian audience

Description

Drop a token and follow the gumball—let the adventure begin!

Created by artist and composer Dylan Sheridan, the Gumball Dream Machine is a new take on the simple thrill of coin operated vending machines.

Taking a journey through a literature and the arts, each gumball interacts with whimsical components—bells chime, lights flash, and electronic melodies play, creating a symphony of sound and motion leading to a surprising transformation.

This isn’t just an attraction—it’s a celebration of curiosity and the unexpected.

Partners

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