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Old 06-18-2009, 09:06 PM   #1
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The Outlet Wall concept is true wall wart nirvana
by Paul Miller, posted Jun 16th 2009 at 9:19AM

David Friedman's Ironic Sans blog is full of great ideas, but never have we been in such desperate need of rapid implementation as this Outlet Wall. We'd say the idea is pretty self-explanatory, making an art out of plugging in devices instead of fussing with a hidden tangle of cords and powerstrips on the floor -- we've lost many a friend and family member to the wilds behind our entertainment center. As David points out: "Of course you don't have to actually wire all the outlets on the whole wall for electricity, but you'd better come up with a good way to remember which ones are live."


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Old 06-18-2009, 09:10 PM   #2
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That's the most weirdest art I've ever seen. (well since the day Circuit City died....)
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I think whoever would do something like that should be forced to put them all on their own individual circuits and be AFCI protected . Looks like crap to me.
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From an installation standpoint (for electronics) I think its pretty sweet.
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Old 06-19-2009, 09:40 AM   #5
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I'd say it's art. I've seen better art inside breaker boxes though. Where are the studs?
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Its hard for me to find anything artistic in it. If you like looking at a wall full of receptacles then have at it.
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It is not the creation that makes it Art, although one can not separate the "Creation" from the message, it is the Message that makes this Art. That message being........


America and the rest of the World not so far behind, are imprisoned by our NEED for Entertainment and Communication. "The Digital Age"! Hence the entire wall(s) being made out of the Source of said Communication and Sustenance.

As with MOST ART that is NOT "Art for Arts Sake", there is a message being put forth.

Our reliance on Electricity, Gadgets, Instant entertainment and Communication, has us ALL IMPRISONED.

That very may well have NOT been the Artists Vision, but it is where I see the Art in this Creation.


There is one other IMPORTANT Message here.

TOP OF THE LINE GADGETS atop Cheap-Assed IKEA Disposable Furniture and Decorations. All very bland in Color and Style. Very Generic. Speaks VOLUMES about the Priorities of The World!
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Ever notice most insults come from carpenters....guess they are not smart enough to think of anything artistic.
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I'm gonna file this under "ideas I might sell later"
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Ever notice most insults come from carpenters....guess they are not smart enough to think of anything artistic.
What carpenters?

Maybe some are discerning enough to see what the emperor's clothes really consist of.
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Ever notice most insults come from carpenters....guess they are not smart enough to think of anything artistic.
Uhhh........ Yeah. Artistic outlets. Actually I liked it. Would'nt want to own it though. Maybe you and Bob can discuss the violation of the outlet holes. Sorta be like poetry in motion.....................
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But why did they install them all upside down?
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All those outlets = a whole lot more chances to catch fire
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But why did they install them all upside down?
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I kinda like it, it's a big wall of smiley faces. Makes me happy just looking at it.
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I see wall paper for a electricians restroom
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and the HO will say " can we add some more outlets there never seem to be enough"
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I personally would of put decoras in. Maybe throw a few random switches in there too, ha!
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