The Box Show
arduino, sensors, laser cutting, 3d printing, circuit design
Since 2018, I’ve been a contributing artist to The Box Show, an annual showcase in Point Reyes Station that hosts 150 local artists reimagining a simple, wooden box. A tradition since 1999, Gallery Route One hosts the show as a fundraiser for arts programs throughout the year.
Cordulia diana (Box Show 2022)
A third kinetic sculpture for The Box Show, Cordulia diana is an interactive dragonfly that comes to life with the touch of a button. The wings of this taxidermy insect flutter using solenoids inside the box.
Necyria Lucia (box Show 2021)
A second interactive taxidermy insect for The Box Show, this metalmark butterfly comes to life when its frame is touched. Wings flutter and lights illuminate the iridescent wings. A stepper motor drives the wing motion initiated when contact is made with the capacitive touch sensor.
Amphizoa Gelosia (2020)
Amphizoa gelosia is an interactive taxidermy beetle that wiggles when a viewer approaches. Hidden inside its frame is an Arduino, a DC micro motor, and a passive infrared sensor.
In 2020, the piece was part of The Box Show at Gallery Route One in Point Reyes Station, California. It was exhibited from August to September, and proceeds from the purchase were contributed to the gallery's annual fundraiser.
Lucky the Cat inspects the box for approval.
Munch Munch (2019)
A wood and wire automata sculpture, this giraffe munches on acacia leaves when the red button is pressed. Watercolors illustrate the laser cut plywood.
The project was a continuation on an automata made at the Exploratorium in 2018.
The original giraffe automata.
Friends of Cordell Bank (2018)
An underwater scene lives underneath a replica of the Point Reyes lighthouse (with a working light!). The topography is made with papier-mâché and clay and the creatures are made with felt. The name refers to the marine sanctuary adjacent to the Point Reyes National Seashore.
