big dipper mechanism

client: Sarah Van Gameren

materials: Steel, aluminium, mdf, nylon, brass, motors

dimensions: 3.5m diameter x 3.5m height

description: Big Dipper dips 24 chandeliers of wick and wax, in 12 hours. Made for Sarah Van Gamaren to install at the Design Museum. The installation also required creation of temperature controlled wax vats.