Styrofoam Printing Plates
Our daughter has just learned to write her name and doesn't yet have the patience to write it the 20 times needed for her school valentines. So, we made a styrofoam plate of her name so she could print it repeatedly on paper hearts and it didn't take her long to get the hang of rolling ink and pressing the print all by herself.
Free Download - Switch Repeatable Vector Pattern
The repeatable switch pattern is inspired by Run Off Energy - An Ordinarily Extraordinary Idea.
Download it here: Switch Pattern EPS
Cleveland Public Art, Eastman Reading Garden Proposal
We were in Cleveland last weekend where we were invited to present a proposal for their now annual, temporary public art space in the Eastman Reading Garden.
"We propose, PLATFORM, a project employing people from Cleveland’s varying neighborhoods to perform their trades. By staging these performances in the Eastman Reading Garden, we are creating events that invite the public to the city center while simultaneously introducing them to people active in their communities with possible incentives to encourage them to head out to new neighborhoods. In addition, by presenting these trades as an art performance we hope to give a perspective of renewed value to work that may sometimes be underestimated or unfamiliar. As each performance will be a contract with us, and payment given for the work, we see the project as directly feeding in to Cleveland’s local economy. Ultimately, in highlighting individuals who are contributing to their community we are hoping the public may ask themselves, “What is my role in Cleveland’s future?”."
Geta Grinders @ Spoke
A couple of photos at the exhibition at Spoke. Thanks to those who came out. Exhibition photos by Heather Mullins.
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Pecha Kucha Night Poster Design
Poster for Pecha Kucha Night Chicago Volume 12. More info at www.pecha-kucha.org.
Amusement Magazine
Zach and I had a brief interview with regards to our work and the BEAM bots in the spring issue of Amusement. A French publication, Amusement is a gaming and technology mag with the styling of a fashion publication.
Financial Times Weekend Cover Design & Illustrations
Illustrations for a December issue of the FT weekend magazine. They were interested in the images from The Ministries of Sustenance and asked us to do a cover and a few other supporting illustrations for an article on microfinance. Check out the article at the FT.
Best of Make Magazine
About a year ago, Make magazine did an article about our BEAM robots which have appeared again in their book The Best of Make which is available now at makershed.com. That's our bot in the bottom left corner of the cover. The book has 75 of their best DIY projects from their first 10 issues.
Maine Oil Tank Public Art Proposal
The Maine Center for Creativity hosted a design competition, Art All Around, that would be painted on these blank tanks at the Sprague Energy Tank Farm.
We researched the harbor in South Portland, Maine and were influenced by the activity of the Sprague Energy company, as well as this history of the cities shipyards and Maine's state icons.
Les Robots
Les Robots : Du Plus Simple au Plus Sensationnel
Our "Helioforms" (BEAM robots) is pictured in a new book for children. The book about robots is a French Canadian release from the Editions Scholastic publisher. Another great connection made through Flickr as they found us there and approached us about including out little bots in the book. Should you have a geeky, french speaking young friend, it's a very nicely put together, comprehensive introduction to robots.
Bailliwik Publication
Bailliwik is an artist collective who produces a self published periodical and they've just released their fifth publication. Some of our photos from the Noetical Succession series that we posted last month are included in this book. There's great work from many diverse artists and includes some extra goodies stuffed inside that make it better than a box of Cracker Jacks. Dare I say, tastier.
Noetical Succession
Giclée Prints featuring solar BEAM robotic accessories and custom made garments.
The Crane Operators
Late in 2001, one of our first collaborations was born. The Crane Operators remains an unfinished online comic book. The project allowed us to bring costumes, photography, 3D, and storytelling together for a unique online experience.
