I love stuff like this and wonder what his process was when he built it. Is he the kind of builder who starts with random parts and sees what happens, or did he sit down, do the math and plan out every gear ratio. Very clean work and a lot of thought went into making sure the parts looked as good as they worked.
Elaborate corkscrew designed by British designer Robb Higgs and made by Oneofonehundred.
photo by: David Madison
The most wonderful art car I have ever seen. Given the size, the details were just amazing. I was sad when Burning Man banned it (I understood why, too many people in the way), and even sadder when I heard it was intentionally burned to the ground!
The 40-foot replica of the 16th century vessel was owned by artist Simon Cheffins and mechanical engineer Gregory Jones of Extra Action Marching Band fame.
Their suit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Reno seeks damages from Michael Stewart, owner of Empire and Orient farms in Gerlach, under The Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990.
This shot is from a few years back. The driver took off before we had the load of strap off the truck and ever so gently the forklift just kept going over till the forks hit the ground. We tied my jeep to the back with most of the original load still on it and pulled it back over.
Geekdad an article from Wired about the Boiler Bar
I love the idea of a flame shooting bar in everyone’s backyard!
This video was shot by Geeks are Sexy at Austin Maker Fair at Kyrsten’s 40th Birthday party (that why we have the silly hats on)
I mention Oilpunk in this video to explain our aesthetics. I’ve been asked a few times what I mean by this, so I put together a short paragraph to explain how I see our look and the influence to our work.
Oilpunk: is Punk, Hot Rod, Geek, Blue Collar, and Maker Culture mixed together with the Petroleum Golden Age of the last century. It’s the intersection of petroleum products, art, and science. It harkens back to a time when hard work, combustion engines and industry shaped us, yet it speaks to the future. It’s taking the castoffs of modern industrial culture and objects from the last decade to reuse today. Dirty, greasy, sweaty, it’s a work hard, play hard style.
20 plus years of experience in Furniture, Lighting Fixtures, Art Cars, Architectural, Structural, and Landscape Metalwork. Full Metal Fabrication/Blacksmith Shop.
We can work from your drawings, or help you though the entire design process.
Our work is well crafted, attention to detail, thoughtful, and will last lifetimes.
Form & Reform Oakland CA 510 444 7007 Ph Jon Sarriugarte
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Commissioned by Stanford Lively Arts and Meyer Sound Labs
Please Join Us for the World Premiere of
The Paul Dresher Ensemble Production of
Matt Heckert is a long time friend from SRL’s olden days. He has gone on to do some amazing sound installations. This should be an amazing bio mechanical performance.
Collaboratively created by: Paul Dresher – Composer, Instrument Inventor and Builder Steven Schick – Performer/Percussionist Rinde Eckert – Director/Writer Matt Heckert – Mechanical Sound Artist Daniel Schmidt – Instrument Inventor & Builder Tom Ontiveros – Lighting & Production Design Gregory Kuhn – Sound Design & EngineeringThe mysteriously-packed subterranean workshop of the (possibly mad, possibly genius) inventor, sound collector and audio philosopher Lazlo Klangfarben. His invention: the Schick Machine – an uber-algorhytm, a logic instrument made from a giant motorized hurdy gurdy that produces heavenly sounds, a deconstructed pipe organ played with electrical mallets, and indescribable metal machines that seem to be alive. You ask: “What IS this stuff?
Paul Dresher returns to Lively Arts with the World Premiere of an evening-length solo musical theater work for virtuoso percussionist Steven Schick. Noted for his ability to integrate diverse musical influences into a unique and communicative personal style, Dresher has invented and built large-scale musical instruments that will transform the stage of Dinkelspiel Auditorium into an environment in which every object and surface is sonically active. The composition synthesizes the latest percussion sounds, performance aesthetics, and instruments into a new realm of choreographic, sculptural, and theatrical engagement.
MARCH 7, 2009_SATURDAY / 8:00 PM_DINKELSPIEL AUDITORIUM 471 Lagunita Dr, Stanford University, PALO ALO FOR TICKETS PHONE: 650-725-ARTS (2787) Or on-line at http://livelyarts.stanford.edu
Well I’ve done my part by bending back the damage done to her at Robodock, now it’s time to get her out for the rest of you to see again! This wonderful sculpture will be in one place this weekend for 2 different events! Sad to say there will be no fire.
On Friday March 6th, the Serpent commands the floor at an all-night party hosted by Opulent Temple and featuring the world-famous DJ Carl Cox. That’s just the start.
5 rooms of music, The Deep End, the Hookahdome, Pete Hudson’t Homourborous, Art Cars, visual installations, fire dancing, and more .
Get discounted pre-sales here: www.opulenttemple.org
On Saturday March 7th, the Serpent will light up the Bay in an art opening gala reception from 7.00PM-midnight.
There has never been a sculpture like the Serpent Mother. . The warmth of her embrace and her coiling design create an atmospheric space in which over a thousand people can stand. Her 168’ long stainless steel spine coils around the massive space, while her 20’ long neck and head tower over her audience. The audience takes control, however, by directing her movement, raising her hydraulically- actuated neck and opening her fanged mouth. Full audience participation makes each installation a singular experience – come make it happen.
This magnificent installation of a 168′ skeletal stainless steel snake will be on display Saturday March 7th, on Treasure Island. We will open the Serpent for a gallery opening from 7 pm until midnight. We hope you will join us for this fun and free event.
Event Description
What: Serpent Mother Art Opening
When: Friday March 6th (all night party – see http://opulenttemple.org)
Saturday March 7th 2009 7pm-midnight – Free art reception
Where: 200 California Ave., Treasure Island, San Francisco, CA, 94130
John Law has been a friend of mine for so many years I forget when we met. He’ s the guy that shows up and works. He’s an instigator of the best kind and keeps us all on our toes. Please make time to hear this wonderful man rant about what things used to be like and how soon life as we know it will come to an end.
The Space Between is a collection of three stories inspired by the author’s lifelong obsession with bridges. An avid urban adventurer and bridge historian, the author shares his passion for these engineering marvels while delving into their potential to fuel our dreams, fears, and nightmares. Part dreamscapes, part adventure tales, these narratives take the reader on an exploration of bridges to inspire their contemplation on a structural as well as metaphysical level.
We have been asked to bring out our Snail Art car the Golden Mean to the Factory Party this Friday. Remember to dress up, Zolie will only be letting the cool kids into the snail!
Amoeba Music and East Bay Express present…
Factory Party
Music * Art * Film
March 6, 6—11pm
1343 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA
On March 6, step into the world of Andy Warhol and his original 1960s New York City Factory. The East Bay Express has teamed up with Amoeba Music and OFFSpace to turn an Emeryville warehouse upside down for a night of live art, film making, musical performances, and theatrical art forms.
A portion of this event features a re-creation of Andy Warhol’s Factory, including a screening of 13 Most Beautiful People… Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests (Plexifilm DVD, out 3/24) and live production of art in the style and process performed by Andy Warhol, including silk screening, filming, and painting. Other rooms will be curated by Amoeba Music and curatorial collective OFFSpace.
Velvet Underground Cover Bands will perform — Dress in your 1960s best!
Visitors are encouraged to bring a can of Campbell’s soup for the Alameda County Food Bank. Each can of soup donated will enter donors to win prizes.
Admission: Free
Food and Beverage Sampling: $10 or $5 with valid student ID. Proceeds benefit Pro Arts.
For more information, email: promotions@eastbayexpress.com
