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Starry Bamboo Mandala
Based on two overlapping 8-pointed star geometries, this 50 foot tall sculpture, jungle gym, and performance hall was built over a period of 2 weeks by volunteers.
Design: Gerard Minakawa
Materials: Guadua, hardwood dowels, natural rope
photo: Waldemar Horwat
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From the outside, the glittering points of the exploding star geometry define a giant 50' diameter sphere. |
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Lots of onlookers, only one intrepid climber on top!
photo: Waldemar Horwat |
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192 guadua poles arrayed in a 3 dimensional, 8 pointed starburst pattern.
Photo: Matt Jalbert |
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Each of the eight columns weighed half a ton and was lifted into place by a 90' crane.
photo: Bamboo Barry |
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Fabricating the 40 foot long columns
Photo: Xavier Minakawa |
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