Date:
2006
Dimensions:
sculpture 4' deep, 12' wide, 22' high
bike 3' deep, 5' wide, 3' high
solar tower 3' deep, 5' wide, 3' high
Materials:
Powder-coated aluminum & steel
stainless steel
solar panel
electronics
mechanics
Spalanzani's Generator
This kinetic sculpture is driven by renewable
energy in a way that talks about alternative energy sources. Energy from
the solar panel drives the yellow sculptural arms through an unusual
cycle, while visitors can generate energy on the bike to drive the blue arms through a similar cycle. Commissioned
by and designed in conjunction with the North Carolina Zoo.
Fabrication:
Pete Beeman
Ben Jensen
Invaluable:
Calbag Metals
Warren Rosenfeld
Greg Will at Calbag
Starbuck at Calbag
John Adcock
Will Pickering
Louie at the NC Zoo
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