Gumball Dream Machine
By Dylan Sheridan
When and What
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.