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Colibri: an organic motion sculpture

Kinetic sculpture is the jam. This one by Derek Hugger (Who has several pieces of similar art on his site.) simulates the motion of a hummingbird in flight, and does so with what I can only describe as genius-level engineering prowess coupled with unmatched elegance. From the site: Every element of motion has been completely mechanized, from the beating wings to the flaring tail. Intricate systems of linkages and cams bring the sculpture to life with a continuous flow of meticulously timed articulations. Colibri – An Organic Motion Sculpture I personally think it’s more effective running at a slower speed than the one the video shows at the end, which I assume is the speed the creator intended. I hope… Read More »Colibri: an organic motion sculpture

The Judds at the Venetian

Recently, Blueshift Design contracted to provide lighting and set design for The Judds: Girl’s Night Out residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas. This is one of my favorite shows that I’ve ever done to date, not only because the Venetian is a very beautiful theatrical space with a large and well-maintained rig of moving lights, but I had weeks ahead of time to sit down and painstakingly program the songs, allowing lots of time to really dig into the music and interpret it from a lighting standpoint into a show that not only showcases The Judds in the best light, but helps bring the space to life. This show was really about timing, thoughtful use of visual “blank space”,… Read More »The Judds at the Venetian