February 2023
Presvisualization
We decided to install the Hako sculpture in the aptly named Lights On! exhibit. I created this mockup so all stakeholders could visualize how the structure would look in the space.
March 2023
Section Drawing
This is a more technical drawing that informed the audio-visual installation company where to mount the two projectors required for this project.
April 2023
Fabrication
Exhibits team at Stepping Stones begins cutting wood panels that will form the Hako sculpture.
April 2023
Hako Fabrication
Exhibits team seals the edges of the sculpture, primes the sculpture, and adds a layer of gray paint known to work well with projections.
April 2023
Pedestal Fabrication
The pedestal was constructed to a height that would minimize the amount of shadows thrown on the sculpture from passerby.
May 2023
Hako on Pedestal
This photo was taken shortly after the Hako sculpture was placed on the pedestal for the first time. The pedestal was painted black so the vibrant projections would stand out.
May 2023
Programming Begins
Programming begins which includes: aligning the 2D UV map to the dimensions of the 3D sculpture and synchronizing video and audio assets in the timeline.
May 2023
Programming
Fine tuning the back of the Hako sculpture, ensuring all the light from the projector is thrown onto Hako and not the pedestal.
