Electronic Components Used to Make “Technological Mandalas”
I think of my mandalas as ephemeral gizmos, able to trigger the eyes and minds of the viewers with images and thoughts of any sort, but without taking it too seriously.
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Giant Meditation Chamber Made from Shipping Pallets
We’ve seen our share of projects using shipping pallets, but at 20′ square, Forêt II may take the cake in terms of scale. The cubic structure, built by Phil Allard and Justin Duchesneau, is designed as a meditation space for passersby.
1970s Winnebago RV Birdhouse
Eugene Good created this incredibly detailed birdhouse, called The Meadow Lark RV, based on a Winnebago RV from the 70s. You can see this and many other creative birdhouses this weekend in Portland, OR at an event called Put A Bird In It. Our Put a Bird In It party will be kicking off during […]
Animated Admiral Ackbar Costume
Everybody’s favorite bipedal cephalopod, Admiral Ackbar, is faithfully recreated in animatronic detail by Tom Cuthbert and Daniel Valdez. The head and arms are cast in rubber and outfitted with hardware to control facial expressions.
The Airship: A DIY Graphic Novel
Todd Thyberg is writing, illustrating, and printing his own graphic novel.
Letterpress Printed Digital Media
Out Of Print is a group project that uses traditional letterpress processes to print digitally generated headlines. With the growth of digital media we are now faced with unprecedented levels of data. We find ourselves at a saturation point. By attempting to consume ever more, we end up understanding less. How do we make sense […]
Circuit Board Skeletons
I was really struck by Canadian artist Peter McFarlane’s circuit board skeleton, and his views on electronic waste. The series includes skeletons, sculptures, and paintings.