Artist Bruce Munro and designer James Augustini have set up an intriguing geodesic dome structure, twinkling with lights which spin and trace graceful light trails, all thanks to pedal power. The "Star-Turn" installation was made as part of a fundraising effort Help for Heroes, a charity for wounded war veterans. The installation featured a geodesic dome that protected riders of a static Specialized Sirrus bike, which when pedaled, would spin attached armatures mounted with a helix of tea light candles each.
According to the press release, Munro's design was inspired by accident: “Having recently fallen off his bike in the lanes near his workshop one dark and forbidding winter afternoon, Munro set about designing a sculptural piece for fundraising which he envisaged as the ultimate artistic cycling machine. It would not only keep riders warm and dry – it would also protect their egos from a battering and give them a chance to claim their 15 minutes of fame.”
The result: a spiralling, fire-lit light show that lasted most of the night until 4:30 am, with various volunteers taking turns lending some leg power for 15 minute intervals, while donors plopped coins into a big bucket nearby.
Topics: Sustainable Health ,Sustainable Cities
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