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Picture Perfect - Steel and Glass - Light Bulbs

These are not ordinary light bulbs and this is not a static sculpture.  It's one of many pieces of art at an all night art show  (8pm to 7am) covering the entire Twin Cities. Most of the artwork required darkness to be seen. This sculpture performs in a most unusual and surprising way (Not part of PP, but see video below).
 

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 The above photo makes little sense without the supporting photos and video below.
At night the lights blink in a surprising manner.


This is what it looks like when you spin the camera.  The dotted lines reveal that the bulbs are actually LEDs.

There are MANY other strange and interesting exhibits.

Near the end of the 50 second video reveals what these lights do.  Notice the lights blinking. They are not blinking in a random manner.  "You cannot see the forest for the trees". 


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48 comments:

  1. Katherine RodgersThursday, June 9, 2011 at 12:57:00 AM CDT

    I've never seen anything like that

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  2. Bert ChickenThursday, June 9, 2011 at 1:02:00 AM CDT

    Blackmoon - Me neither... it was pretty amazing to be standing next to it and inside it...Most of the other art was quite spectacular and amazing also. We didn't go home until 3:30am... roaming around the TwinCities looking at art. The next day (with little sleep) we went to an all day festival that was four miles long with dozens of bands and musicians and vendors. Tired.

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  3. jewel KThursday, June 9, 2011 at 1:44:00 AM CDT

    Brilliant angles and effects! You're always creative Bert

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  4. Norma RidgeThursday, June 9, 2011 at 2:20:00 AM CDT

    That is so cool!

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  5. Mike RafaelThursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:43:00 AM CDT

    wow..

    http://mikerafael.multiply.com/journal/item/1684/Picture_Perfect_Competition_2_Steel_and_Glass

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  6. Crystal DreamerThursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:55:00 AM CDT

    the first still shots made me think "it's raining lightbulbs", and I wondered what the structure to hold them all into place looked like. This is a very interesting art piece. Almost reminds me of Christmas and how some places will string hundreds and hundreds of lights to blink to music as you walk or drive through the park.
    http://crystalinne.multiply.com/journal/item/1583/picture_perfect_summer_comp_entry2-_steel_glass

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  7. Susan SlaterThursday, June 9, 2011 at 5:48:00 AM CDT

    This is so awesome. Never seen anything like that before.

    http://suebella.multiply.com/journal/item/104/Picture_Perfect_Competition_2_-_Steel_Glass

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  8. Val S.Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 6:46:00 AM CDT

    Ooooo Bert! I love this! Very cool indeed! http://hotstone2go.multiply.com/journal/item/878/PP_2_-_Steel_Glass

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  9. GOOD STUFFThursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:03:00 AM CDT

    YES! I SEE THE LIGHT!

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  10. Lynda HThursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:18:00 AM CDT

    Photo sure fits the theme.
    Rockin' Heart Ranch "Summer Competition - "Steel & Glass" for Picture Perfect

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  11. kimmy dThursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:36:00 AM CDT

    oh man that is cool!!! love that last photo.
    FOTOFRIDAY~ Steel & Glass

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  12. Harriet PurkeyThursday, June 9, 2011 at 8:13:00 AM CDT

    Wow. That is cool...and yes, I did see the light! And dark! What fun!

    Picture Perfect - Competition # 2 Zorras Steel & Glass

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  13. Milli MusingsThursday, June 9, 2011 at 9:12:00 AM CDT

    Talk about fascination for tripping the light fantastic. You have it here in abundance. WOW!
    . Picture Perfect ~Competition 2~Steel and Glass~

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  14. Lanie ~Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 10:01:00 AM CDT

    Great minds think alike...

    http://laniebg.multiply.com/journal/item/1734/Picture_Perfect_Steel_and_Glass

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  15. ~~ Amalie ~~Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 10:46:00 AM CDT

    you show up with the most surprising pics here :)

    http://amalie2.multiply.com/journal/item/402/Picture_Perfect_Competition_2Steel_and_Glass

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  16. Lucky Bean ,Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 11:58:00 AM CDT

    that is the most amazing thing, what a concept!! Loved the video...

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  17. Mitchy LRThursday, June 9, 2011 at 1:02:00 PM CDT

    I'm feeling quite light-headed now :-)) That's great, would love to see it in person. I wonder if the display is pre-programmed or it they use motion sensors to catch the movement of passers-by. Cool!!!

    http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/398/Picture_Perfect_Competition_2_STEEL_GLASS

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  18. Duchamp -Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 3:56:00 PM CDT

    Love it! All the stars in the heavens brought to earth then given life by human interaction!

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  19. Keith TrevettThursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:56:00 PM CDT

    Oooooo wow - I like!!!!!!!!!
    http://cleaunz.multiply.com/journal/item/178/Picture_Perfect_Competition_2_Steel_and_Glass

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  20. Pat EThursday, June 9, 2011 at 6:20:00 PM CDT

    Wow /:-)

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  21. Sharon Mahoney-LecouteurThursday, June 9, 2011 at 7:55:00 PM CDT

    Wow what patience to put all of that together ~ Amazing !!!! It is beautiful at night !!

    http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/364/Picture_Perfect_Competition_2_Steel_and_Glass

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  22. Sue ZThursday, June 9, 2011 at 8:05:00 PM CDT

    Love it Bert.
    The video was great as are
    your pictures.
    http://cruizin57.multiply.com/journal/item/277/PP_Competition_2_Steel_and_Glass

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  23. Lisa YThursday, June 9, 2011 at 8:19:00 PM CDT

    This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen!

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  24. Picture PerfectThursday, June 9, 2011 at 8:27:00 PM CDT

    bert leave it to you lol..always something different coming from the chicken coup...excellent shot and share this week

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  25. R GrantThursday, June 9, 2011 at 9:37:00 PM CDT

    That was awesome! http://rmsammy.multiply.com/journal/item/212/Picture_Perfect_Competition_2_Steel_and_Glass_

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  26. marc robsonFriday, June 10, 2011 at 4:08:00 AM CDT

    very cool - what was the aim of the sculpture (sorry if it's obvious; i'm from the southern hemisphere and all...)

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  27. Empress SelenaFriday, June 10, 2011 at 4:22:00 PM CDT

    That is AWESOME! I would love to have seen it.


    Empress S's "Comp #2 Steal & Glass"

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  28. * mo {monica} *Friday, June 10, 2011 at 5:12:00 PM CDT

    fabulous.... ;-)


    http://msowens1.multiply.com/journal/item/781/PP_competition_wk_2_steel_glass_

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  29. Angela SFriday, June 10, 2011 at 6:30:00 PM CDT

    that is so very cool! Love it!

    http://angelkissd.multiply.com/journal/item/489/Picture_Perfect-_Steel_and_Glass

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  30. ~~ Jacquie ~~ WingateSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 1:37:00 PM CDT

    too cool! kinda makes one dizzy looking at that 'spinning' one. Well done!

    Picture Perfect ~ Steel and Glass ~

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  31. Pat ESaturday, June 11, 2011 at 7:11:00 PM CDT

    Congrats on Honorable Mention /:-)
    Glad I saw it 'cause not showing for me today

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  32. Angela SSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 7:22:00 PM CDT

    Congrats on the Honorable Mention :)

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  33. R GrantSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 7:40:00 PM CDT

    Congrats!

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  34. Mia DeLightSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 7:44:00 PM CDT

    WOW, what an experience that must have been, so amazing and de Light ful lol
    Congrats to the HM Bert!

    http://miadelight.multiply.com/journal/item/1030/Picture_Perfect-_Steel_and_Glass

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  35. Empress SelenaSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 8:03:00 PM CDT

    Congratulations top 20! This is one that I think a picture is not enough, only a movie will do.

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  36. genzi nSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 9:20:00 PM CDT

    This is stunning!!!
    Congratulations HM :)

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  37. Maggie ~ssb~Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 9:30:00 PM CDT

    Congrats HM!

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  38. Frani *****Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:28:00 PM CDT

    This is a great take on the theme! CONGRATS ON HM.

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  39. Crystal DreamerSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:28:00 PM CDT

    congratulations on the honorable mention

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  40. Faye RSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:29:00 PM CDT

    Wow Bert, that is just cool! Congrats on your HM!!

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  41. Crystal DreamerSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:31:00 PM CDT

    congratulations on making honorable mention.

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  42. a2o @Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 1:51:00 AM CDT

    Congrats on Honorable Mention, Bert. Well done!

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  43. Katey kaleidoscopeSunday, June 12, 2011 at 6:08:00 AM CDT

    Wow this it totally amazing!

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  44. Lisa YSunday, June 12, 2011 at 8:41:00 AM CDT

    Congrats on the HM Bert!

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  45. Mimi MoumouSunday, June 12, 2011 at 8:53:00 AM CDT

    Congrats on your HM!

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  46. Milli MusingsSunday, June 12, 2011 at 9:20:00 AM CDT

    Congrats Bert!

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  47. Sue ZSunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:20:00 AM CDT

    Congratulations Bert well done

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  48. Lynda HSunday, June 12, 2011 at 8:26:00 PM CDT

    Congrats from Texas & the Rockin' Heart on your Top Ten Honorable Mention Photo this week, it was an honor to be listed with your entry.

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