plane projector
still from plane projector 9
plane projector is a continuing photo project where i build and photograph the “plane projector” - cubic light sculpture - in various environments.
in mid 2023, i built the sculpture 8 times - on the atlantic coast, in a cornfield, on a tree plantation, over a cliff. the ongoing series is an experiment in creating a traveling self-sufficient sculptural system as well as an imposition of platonic form on the horizon/natural.
the system itself is a 6 channel light control fixture built to suspend from overhead. each face of the cube is wired with 500 watts dmx-controllable dimming per channel. the system is easily built/debuilt, and transportable by bicycle to remote/difficult to reach places.
plane projector 04 - cornfield
plane projector 01 - coast 1 - frames 1-8
building the cube
concept model
plywood core cut
corner connection hardware
completed cube + frame, before wiring
disassembled frame
core wiring
sewn velcro dividing faces - with plastic stiffening inserts
completed fixture
control electronics - retrofitted pulsar dimmer module (0-10v control to DMX)
control electronics notes
test with “solar cube” controller
transportation study
disassembled in carrying case
system transported to coast by bicycle. gas powered.
photos and beach build w/ asa lory