Crank Zappa Jellyfish an interactive sculpture created from plastic waste. Lights animate and respond to touch sensors at the ends of the tentacles. The sculpture is also accompanied by music and voice combining to bring the character of Crank Zappa to life, as well as educating the public on plastic waste in an accessible and engaging way. Crank Zappa is completely constructed from single use plastic items including 1,000 plastic bags, straws and 800 plastic bottles that were salvaged from Scotts Creek and 1,200 meters of recycled twine that was weaved together by 40 volunteers. As visitors gather under Crank, he electrifies and animates in response to human touch.
Project summary
CREATIVE
Crank Zappa
PROJECT
Sydney Vivid Festival
YEAR
2021
BUILD
Amigo
ARTWORK TITLE
Crank Zappa
CLIENT
Alzheimers Australia, Destination NSW
LOCATION
Sydney
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