About this project
The Trojan Crane
"monty python was only the half of it."
I am going to build a large-scale (10+feet) sculpture. It is going to be like the Trojan Horse... but an origami crane - an even more peaceful symbol than a horse. The crane structure will be made out of wood.. for the geometric outlines and the flat planes will be fabric.
For the fabric planes, I am going to sew white sails with white symbols and quotes embroidered on them- subtly into the fabric. These sails will make the planes/sides of the wings, neck, head, and such and contain messages/symbols of misinformation lies all in a peaceful facade. and be beautiful.
The Trojan Crane will be wired internally with a sound and projection system with lights. (hooked up to a battery) When night time falls, the "trojan" part of the crane will activate and the projection system will project images onto the inside of the fabric. (contradictory or enlightening the hidden violence of the exterior) Attached inside the hollow belly of the wooden crane will be the Trojan oil barrel full of corn syrup that slowly drips out at that time.
It will be on wheels and have the ability to be de-assembled for transport.
(credit: thank you Andrew Thompson for the CAD drawing of the Crane)
Donations will go toward the following:
Exterior MATERIALS:
Wood: 2x4's
Screws
cloth/thread/grommets
trailer for wheels
Interior MATERIALS:
oil barrel
corn syrup
car battery for power
wiring / conduit
hinges
2-3 Pico Pocket Projectors (~ $260 each)
speakers
computer
etc
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This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on October 1, 2010.
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Help us buy a wooden 2x4 to build the sculpture with. A peaceful saying of your choice will be written on the wood you helped us purchase!
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A Postcard of the Trojan Crane poster mailed in an envelope to you!
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A Tabloid-size poster of the Trojan Crane, hand-signed.
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A peaceful saying of your choice to be embroidered on the crane panel itself!
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This pledge amount will purchase a Pico Pocket Projector for the interior of the crane. For this you will receive all of the above plus donor recognition on the Trojan Crane website.
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A peaceful saying of your choice to be embroidered on the crane panel itself, and donor recognition on the Trojan Crane website, all of the above, and an Invitation to preview the Sculpture
Project By
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Sara is an artist, graphic designer, & web designer living in Birmingham, AL.
