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RP-1, Rakhi Peswani, Negotioting Differences (after louise), 2004, A steel wire armature modeled with cotton wool and covered with blue satin fabric is made into an enlarged pliable needle; with a make believe pin-cushion that works like a pedestal for the large iconic needle. The cushion is fastened with a red velvet button at the center and is embroidered with blue glass beads. The needle is hung from the ceiling on a red electric wire, coiled neatly on the floor., Dimensions of the needle : 13 feet long when stretched, 3 inches diameter. Dimensions of the cushion : 27 inches diameter, 10 inches hight