Glow with the flow: jel.e.d.s
Glow with the Flow: JeL.E.D.s is an interactive installation that was a part of the first annual BLINK, the largest US festival of experiential light art hosting over 1 million attendees in Cincinnati OH. This project features a 20 foot wide LED-lit dome designed and decorated to resemble a jellyfish, as well as a series of 8 foot tall interactive Jellyfish sculptures.
KINETIC JELLYFISH SCULPTURES
I took on the role of designing and building the kinetic jellyfish sculptures, which we dubbed the "Jellyfish Jumpers". The design challenge was to create 3 kinetic and interactive Jellyfish that was lightweight, cost effective, safe and easily transportable by van. Using PVC and Polypropylene, I created the skeletons of the jellyfish that were easily detachable and rebuildable with bolts and clips. The Kinetic mechanism is powered by a spring loaded inner shaft that can be pulled up and down, causing the head to undulate like a jellyfish. Finally, the skeletons are then upholstered with custom fabric, and lit up LED strips powered by portable batteries.
Partners
Thank you to Lena Petrovic, Randi Cutler and Ashley Miller for their incredible help during the construction and supervision of the installation during the event.