Ephemerisle art idea fleshed out
May. 4th, 2010 04:05 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
Blurb:
For some, the Dandelions will be a metaphor for the spread of civilization and new ideas onto the ocean, a further diaspora of the human race. For others, the Dandelions will be giant climbable floating koosh balls made from pool noodles, and the most important thing about them will be whether they can climb to the top of one without falling over. Either way, having one or more of these Dandelions floating around in the middle of the swim area will add aesthetic and fun value to the Ephemerisle experience.
Here’s a quick mock-up showing the concepts for the 9 foot diameter and 13 foot diameter versions:

It turns out Dollar Tree sells 48" pool noodles for $1 each, which enables this project to be done for a relatively low price.
For some, the Dandelions will be a metaphor for the spread of civilization and new ideas onto the ocean, a further diaspora of the human race. For others, the Dandelions will be giant climbable floating koosh balls made from pool noodles, and the most important thing about them will be whether they can climb to the top of one without falling over. Either way, having one or more of these Dandelions floating around in the middle of the swim area will add aesthetic and fun value to the Ephemerisle experience.
Here’s a quick mock-up showing the concepts for the 9 foot diameter and 13 foot diameter versions:


It turns out Dollar Tree sells 48" pool noodles for $1 each, which enables this project to be done for a relatively low price.