This 22-foot kaleidoscope, powered by the kiss of the wind, will send you into a trance – or so says its creator. Step inside and experience its mirrored interior and colorful reflections that emanate a mysterious vibe.
This 22-foot kaleidoscope, powered by the kiss of the wind, will send you into a trance – or so says its creator. Step inside and experience its mirrored interior and colorful reflections that emanate a mysterious vibe.
Philip Blackburn is an environmental sound artist from England who creates art integrated with music. His piece – the Scope at Beacon Bluff – is part of the neighborhood’s green energy revitalization project. The sustainable project is powered by the wind and uses materials salvaged from the former 3M headquarters, which happens to be where the art is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The installation includes concrete bricks for the base of the support legs and a stainless steel bench made from a former 3M staircase railing.
Philip Blackburn is an environmental sound artist from England who creates art integrated with music. His piece – the Scope at Beacon Bluff – is part of the neighborhood’s green energy revitalization project. The sustainable project is powered by the wind and uses materials salvaged from the former 3M headquarters, which happens to be where the art is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The installation includes concrete bricks for the base of the support legs and a stainless steel bench made from a former 3M staircase railing.
The Scope’s colorful “fascinators” are designed to mimic the brilliant iridescent look of pigment-less butterfly wings. They are made with 3M Dichroic Glass Film, donated by 3M.
On the panel below, watch the hypnotizing motion, as the artist explains how the kaleidoscope art installation came together.
o The Scope’s colorful “fascinators” are designed to mimic the brilliant iridescent look of pigment-less butterfly wings. They are made with 3M Dichroic Glass Film, donated by 3M.
On the panel below, watch the hypnotizing motion, as the artist explains how the kaleidoscope art installation came together.