Semi-Conducting: Rambles Through the Post-Cagean Thicket

Chapter 5: Playing With Chips


Circuitry by the author for Word of Hand (1975). Mercury switches in fingers change behavior of circuit in response to hand position.

Alvin Lucier demonstrates the performance gestures of Word of Hand for the author's mother at the Wesleyan graduation ceremonies, May 1976. Photo: George Collins.