Conundrum

Mixed media artist, David Hynes, has a conundrum. Maybe you’ve seen it. I saw it in the Distillery District as part of Panamania. It’s a canoe with raw hide wrapped taut across the gunwales to form a giant drum. People gather around it with mallets and bang away. It’s fun for all ages and people can drop in and out without interrupting the rhythm. I’m amazed at how the beats emerge. No one person is responsible for it. It seems to arise organically from the group. David has taken it on tour to arts festivals and community events. He also promotes it as a team building and community building tool. If you’re interested, you can contact David through his web site.