This is part of a proposal to build a large solar flywheel battery, which would be both visually stunning and functional.
A new exciting find, and it survived the last 80 or so years with out breaking as it is made of an early form of plastic. Wrap around asymmetric grill and curvilinear form, an iconic beauty from the tube radio era for sure!
Update information about the radio:
Viz radios were made by the Molded Insulation Company, of Philadelphia circa 1947. They appear to have used only one cabinet style, but they were made in a bewildering array of marbleized colors, some quite bizarre, as well as solid white and red, and usually with knobs in contrasting colors. Source: (http://uv201.com/Radio_Pages/viz_radios.htm)
Just finished 3d printing and building these full motion animatronic eyes. They are controlled by a servo control card and software that allows you to program action groups. I am looking to possibly use these in an art installation.
Sean and Charlie easter egg decorator lego machine
Sean Langlais
Written by Casey Collins
While no “little green Martians” in flying saucers will be on display, guests are still in for a surprise when Eastern Connecticut State University hosts contemporary artist Sean Langlais’ exhibition, “Mars: A Sound Art Installation.” Showing from Oct. 26 to Dec.7 in the Art Gallery of the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC), “Mars” will be the first exhibition of its kind on Eastern’s campus. An opening reception will occur Nov. 2 from 4-6 p.m.
Written by Casey Collins
While no “little green Martians” in flying saucers will be on display, guests are still in for a surprise when Eastern Connecticut State University hosts contemporary artist Sean Langlais’ exhibition, “Mars: A Sound Art Installation.” Showing from Oct. 26 to Dec.7 in the Art Gallery of the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC), “Mars” will be the first exhibition of its kind on Eastern’s campus. An opening reception will occur Nov. 2 from 4-6 p.m.
New photography images (large) juxtaposed to solar sound art installation, hanging now at Three Rivers Gallery, Three Rivers Community College, Norwich CT. Invitation announcement to follow.
I just managed to bring this radio back to life after what must have been a very long nap. Found in the state of Maine, it features a tuning meter, AM, FM, and Shortwave Bands.
The Amplion
A sound installation sculpture
Artist: Sean Langlais
A multi chamber tall, long, but thin structure, running along a wall with rectilinear features or free standing and circular, with curvilinear features, acoustic amplification sculpture in which the public is invited to momentarily place their communication device, such as a smart phone, in a niche, to create a unique sound art experience.
Several individuals will be able to combine their efforts in an attempt to create a symphony of sound. There could be 20, 30, or even more depending on final design.
For those who become more interested in the Amplion, there will be simple web link information such as QR codes to access content such as experiential sound sources on the artists web site or the university web site. A program could even be made available which could turn the individuals device into a sound sampler, synthesizer, keyboard, etc.
This sculpture would require no power and no unusual maintenance, it would be beautiful to look at, designed to work with the architectural space. It would be able to expand its function via optional online content that could be used to communicate all sorts of concepts, advertising, exploration, games of human interaction, sound art exploration, etc.
Build materials could be wood, printed plastic, thin metals.
THE WINDHAM PROJECT
Group Show Opening Reception April 20 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Progressive reception spanning from Town Hall to Jillson Square and beginning at Kerri Gallery
I rescued this clock last week and brought it back to life. I do not think it ran since 1930's.
Sean Langlais Art Show
February 15 - March 17, 2017
Opening Reception Wednesday, 22 Feb. 2017
Spirol Gallery Quinebaug Community College,
742 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
860.932.4000
Final testing of solar bowls in the studio.
Another towering shrine to music from the cover of high fidelity magazine circa 1966
This is a plastic salad bowl, hanging on a nail, with a solar charging circuit attached. When the light charges it to around 1.5 volts, the energy is released into a dangling motor with an eccentric cam attached to the shaft. The motor and cam then bounces off the plastic and creates a tapping sound. It is my hope to soon install 20 of these into a space to hear the sound they create and the patterns of sound created with the changing sun reactions.
This is a sound installation work that I installed on the grounds of the Florence Griswold Museum In Old Lyme, CT, back in October 2016. When the cork is removed a cuckoo clock strikes and is amplified through the horn on top. This was a thematic piece I created specifically for the museum.