A couple weeks ago, after months of trials and tribulations, I finally got a fully folding/unfolding prototype of a dodecahedron. I experimented with a plethora of materials and actuators ranging from paper and nitinol wire to copper and dc-motors, finally settling on acrylic and servos.
Now… what do I do with this thing?
Dodeca Servo from geoff riggle on Vimeo.
For the past 5 weeks Lisa Wilson and I have worked on a piece for a show hosted by Torpedo Factory’s – Target Gallery based on the theme of “Pandora’s Box.” While the results of our collaboration were rather fruitful, as recent M.F.A. recipient Derek Reverts put it, ” [we] have arrived safely at the nut house.” Ladies and gentlemen, we present 2012:
I got sick of the old site. I thought it was a bit too much…to maintain, to look at, etc… It just wasn’t doin it for me. So I decided to go minimal, make better use of some plug-ins, clean-up the backend a little, and give it an overhaul. Look forward to some updates (both content and interface).
So, it is summertime, my house is nearly painted, I’ve gutted one of my bathrooms for remodel, and I’ve begun taking steps toward what I hope to be my thesis work. I want to actuate my dodecahedrons based on viewer’s movements within the gallery. I’ve begun making models and prototypes of the various components to achieve this goal. Here is a short (5min or so) video of what I’m working on/progress.
Actuating Dodecahedron Prototype 1 from geoff riggle on Vimeo.
The lights were fading, the cheesecake was being consumed, and we had pretty good turn out considering it was the last week of classes. Thanks to all who made it out. Here is a short video thanks to Christian. Check out more vids from the reception on his page.
After an exhausting week of moving, litterally, tons of bricks and buckets of water, Spatially Sensed Experience: Phase I is now on display in Hiestand Gallery, ready for your viewing/experiencing pleasure until May 8th. The opening reception is Thursday, April 30th, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
If you aren’t able to make it, enjoy the live feed courtesy of my cohort:
