We decided to make a large rectangular form that would be constrained by the bookshelf/window space it was placed in and have hidden elements that interact with the light from the window. Here are some photos of our piece:
We originally weren’t sure what we were going to add beyond the rectangle, and we thought it would not be in the bookshelves. We decided something colorful would be a good use of the light and decided to add the panels, and then decided the front should have windows so you could see the colors. We were worried you wouldn’t be able to see the colors otherwise. Also, we thought that we would keep it in the window frame using tape, but then realized we wouldn’t be able to use tape, but it actually worked out perfectly that we ended up with the space on the second floor in the bookshelves and made the inflatable way bigger than the window frame, because the bookshelves ended up being the constraints. Here are some photos through the window:
We really liked how the windows gave a view into the structure and ended up creating a very cool effect of showing a different color reflection on the floor than the color you could see through the window. We also were happy with how big the space inside appeared even though from the outside it doesn’t look like much. We added the criss-crossing yarn last and were also pleasantly surprised at how it divided the space inside, and was kind of reminiscent of kites.
p.s. I also brought it to my art show this weekend and put in it a different space and let people go inside it and it was a lot of fun and very peaceful to be in there even though the colors weren’t catching the sunlight like they were supposed to. 🙂 Here are some of my friends inside it. -Skylar
