<div>The prototype of my latest piece, <strong>Arcturus</strong>, debuted this June at Apogaea. It was well received!
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<div>What makes it special? It breathes. There are multiple independent silicone lungs embedded into the sculpture. Air is pumped in and out of the lungs.
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<div>LEDs are mounted behind the lungs to make them glow and change color. And for additional magic, fiber optics slide through transparent tubes, providing a look of glowing nutrients
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<div>When people trigger proximity sensors, the piece gets excited. The breathing gets faster and the lighting changes.
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<div>Arcturus is the latest piece in a series and it is the next step towards a future exhibit, Garden of Arcturus. The garden should debut later this year and at several events next year.
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<div>Arcturus has placement for Burning Man this year, but it needs upgrades before it is playa-ready.
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<div>This GoFundMe is to help <strong>make Arcturus a hit at Burning Man</strong>. It's debut at Apogaea was only the prototype. Any funds beyond the immediate needs go directly to Garden of Arcturus.
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<div>Immediate needs:
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<li>Arcturus needs to be <strong>bigger</strong>. People want to get underneath it
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<li><strong>Batteries</strong>. The experience is best without the sound of a generator
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<li><strong>Transportation costs</strong>
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<li>Changes to the <strong>pumping mechanisms </strong>to enable faster breathing. This makes the interactivity more convincing
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<li>The base enclosure needs to be redesigned to <strong>protect the machinery from dust</strong>, and still provide ventilation
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<div>After Burning Man, you will be able to catch Arcturus at several events in the Denver area.
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<div>Massive thanks to:
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<li><strong>Laura McGowan</strong> who's painting transformed Arcturus into something truly special! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgowanart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgowanart" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/lauramcgowanart</a></a>
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<li><strong>Summer Fields</strong> who helped with the fiber optics, crimping wires, and general construction
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