There is a new installation on the Roof of the Met called "Big Bamboo". It is a large structure built entirely out of Bamboo and nylon cord and was built by about 12 rock climbers over the last 3 months. The artists behind the work are 48 year old twins Doug and Mike Starn. Alan, Zoe and I went on Sunday to check it out.
It has been really hot and humid the last few days, it's starting to feel like summer. Here we are inside the structure.
There were many many bamboo columns supporting the whole thing but we couldn't find many that were carrying much weight and most weren't even touching the ground.
There are timed tickets to go inside the structure on a looping pathway that somewhat resembles a rollercoaster. We didn't go inside this time but they will be expanding it through July so maybe then. It is currently 30' tall but it will grow to about 50'.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Big Bamboo
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2 comments:
i wouldn't think a picture from that angle could be flattering, but it;s not bad! also the no weight bearing conundrum is still bugging me.
That is so cool!
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