The Triaparator (2007)

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The Triaparator was the first major piece of kinetic and interactive sculpture I made. It was originally designed to be part of The Steampunk Treehouse.

Instillation photos

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By the end of the week some asshole had stolen the hand off the large apeture.

Somone operating the small apeature.

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The Triaparator in the Steampunk Treehouse.

Panoramic of the inside of the Steampunk Treehouse.

Video

Design and Fabrication

Concept Sketches

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Fabrication

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