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Bamboo Starscraper
Based on a 6-pointed star, this 90 foot tall sculpture was installed over a period of 9 days by builders and volunteers at the Coachella Music Festival, 2009.
Design: Gerard Minakawa
Materials: Guadua, Petung, hardwood dowels, natural rope, Tech 12 synthetic rope, lycra, steel
photo: Jeff Clark |
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View from below... the 6-pointed star "ribs" are clearly seen here, acting as bracing for the 60' tall columns.
photo: Jeff Clark |
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LED lighting designed by Jeffrey Boynton kept the structure's colors changing all through the weekend...
photo: Jeff Clark |
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Pyrotechnics created by Alan Macy, Jeff Clark and Lora Wereb.
photo: Jeff Clark |
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Kevin, Ryan, and Brandon working 40' up...
photo: Nils Hammerbeck |
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The 50' tall spire suspended by six 1/4" diameter aramid fiber ropes...
photo: Nils Hammerbeck |
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Rigging... lots of rigging...
photo: Erica Ann Bush
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Test lifting columns at the ranch
photo: Erica Ann Bush |
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photo: Jeff Clark |
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photo: Jeff Clark |
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