The Decapitator is back, this time it’s newspapers
The artist known as the decapitator is back, this time he’s modifying newspapers, here’s a video on how he does it – [via] Link (photos). Related: The Decapitator – modded ads in London – Link.
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Cloud installation hovers between surrealism and feedback loop
“Cloud” by Canadian media artist David Rokeby is a large kinetic installation suspended from the ceiling of the Great Hall in the Ontario Science Center. It’s comprised of 100 sculptural elements arranged in a 10 x 10 grid and is rotated in differing speeds by computer-controlled motors. The effect from the video is wave like […]
Spray paint lamp
The future lamp for graffiti artists for sure, purchasable for $50 or a likely better as a (re)make – This lamp is one of a kind – made from a vintage Krylon can in Portland, Oregon. The off/on switch is the spray nozzle. The arm clips onto any desk surface and swivels for your ultimate […]
Installation built from fans and hair dryers gives out candy too
“Flora and Harmony” is an interactive sculpture by Niklas Roy and Wojtek Kucharczyk showing at the Transmediale 2008 festival currently happening in Berlin, Germany. The piece is built from cables, stage equipment, fans, hair dryers, and is interactive through two control desks with switchable multi-plugs that visitors can use to switch on an off the […]
DIY Jib Arm, Boom or Crane
Joren wrote a nice how-to on his experience building a jib arm. I am not sure of the technical name for this device, and neither is Joren, but I do know it looks like a good tool to have for any filmmaker. I don’t know if the proper name is jib arm, boom, or crane. […]
DIY tractors in Poland
The Å»ak Gallery in Berlin has an exhibition up with an extensive collection of 1960s Polish homemade tractors (photos only, unfortunately). – [via] Link. Related: MAKE: Volume 11: Alt Vehicles – Link.
The Owl by David Ellis
David Ellis made this owl instrument, inspired by a player piano. – [via] Link.