[Imc-makerspace] Tandem: Bicycles and Artwork

Wed Aug 14 06:22:32 UTC 2013

Piece number one is done! Liz did the cross stitch and I added the LEDs
(The button is conductive thread setup to be touch sensitive :-) )
http://youtu.be/QrsOeWbua3Y

Ok time to sleep,
Jeff

On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:20 PM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:

> Deadline is tomorrow, and I would love makerspace to be able to enter
> something. I know there is interest because a few people responded when I
> suggested and idea but I'm feeling a bit to busy to take the lead on any
> new projects, would someone else like to take the lead and sign us up?
>
> Jeff
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 1:39 PM, Jeffrey Putney <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hey everyone,
>>
>> I've heard the Tandem art show is a little low on submissions. I've yet
>> to have enough free time to work on anything(including the project I
>> proposed for the group) but if other are interested I can promise to put in
>> some time on any kind of group project before the show. Should we go ahead
>> and put in a submission for doing some type of
>> 3d/sculpture/electronic/awesome work, or something? Anyone want to take
>> care of the submission
>> http://www.tandemcu.org/p/artist-application-form_3.html ?
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Gergana Slavova <
>> gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> That sounds pretty fun!  I can work with you on this, Jeff (although not
>>> sure how much I can contribute).  Should we apply?
>>>
>>> ~Gergana
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Lisa Graff <sibelingx at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> That is amazing!
>>>>
>>>> Another note on the poster/3d thing. Last year the venue was Cafe Kopi,
>>>> so there was not room for large 3d art. This year it will be held at the
>>>> Indi Go Artist Co-op, so there will be plenty of room to accommodate a
>>>> wider variety of art!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 10:54 PM, Erich Heine <sophacles at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Fantastic idea.
>>>>> On Jul 8, 2013 6:56 PM, "Jeffrey Putney" <quaker at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Oh that's awesome, thanks Lisa! And I like the idea of the makerspace
>>>>>> representing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have a thought that includes led's and 3Dprinting.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So you can use a computer fan as a little wind turbine to power led's
>>>>>> pretty easily. See here: http://youtu.be/o13MSASAaTI?t=40s
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But what if instead of using normal fan blades you 3D printed
>>>>>> a vertical fan blade like this http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1689so that it could harness wind from any direction.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And then if you attached the 3D printed blade to the side of the fan
>>>>>> motor that has the electrical hook up you could mount led's directly to the
>>>>>> fan blades  and probably make nice little art piece. It would be a little
>>>>>> 'recycled computer fan 3D printed bike light thing'. Ok it needs a better
>>>>>> name :-) but you probably get the point.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thoughts!? Anyone want to work on this?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jeff
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 5:06 PM, Lisa Graff <sibelingx at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tandem organizers are looking for submissions for their
>>>>>>> exhibit/fundraiser! I spoke with them and they are happy to accept any/all
>>>>>>> forms of artwork including sculptural type pieces, applications are due by
>>>>>>> July 26th.  I feel like Makerspace could represent with something 3-d
>>>>>>> printed, LED lit, reconstructed, knitted, sewn, painted, etc. RFID bike
>>>>>>> lock?! Maybe not "art," but a cool idea.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Here's the link to the YouTube slideshow of photos from last year:
>>>>>>> http://youtu.be/V-8l1_4LJtk
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Below is a more detailed description from the organizers.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> We (Joel and Molly) are part of both part of the design and
>>>>>>> bicycling communities in Champaign-Urbana, and we got to thinking it would
>>>>>>> be nice to create an opportunity for these two worlds to come together.
>>>>>>> We’ve seen some of the great work that the ArtCrank<http://artcrank.com/>series has done with bike-themed posters in larger cities around the
>>>>>>> country and world, and we decided that bringing something similar to C-U
>>>>>>> would be fantastic.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> That’s where you come in. We’d like to invite you to submit a poster
>>>>>>> for Tandem: Bicycles and Artwork <http://www.tandemcu.org/>, a
>>>>>>> bicycle-themed art show opening the weekend of August 16 at Indi Go
>>>>>>> Gallery <http://www.indi-go-art.com/> in downtown Champaign.
>>>>>>> Artists and designers will create posters or other artwork with a bicycle
>>>>>>> theme, which will be displayed and offered for sale at Indi Go from August
>>>>>>> 16-21. This is our second year putting on the show, and we hope 2013will be even bigger and better!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Your original artwork will be offered for sale at reasonable prices
>>>>>>> ($20-40 suggested). For posters, you may submit up to 10 copies of your
>>>>>>> work to sell, or if you prefer, you can submit one original piece of
>>>>>>> artwork, which will be priced accordingly. 50% of the proceeds will go to
>>>>>>> YOU, and the remaining 50% (after any expenses from putting on the event)
>>>>>>> will be donated to The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign to help establish a
>>>>>>> cooperative bicycle shop in North Champaign.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This shop aims to make the local cycling community richer in three
>>>>>>> key ways: 1) by serving as a resource for cyclists who live in or ride
>>>>>>> through the area; 2) by connecting with other community-based groups to
>>>>>>> further opportunities for area youth to access bike-related resources and
>>>>>>> knowledge; and by 3) increasing the race and class diversity within the
>>>>>>> local cycling population. Last year Tandem raised $500 for this
>>>>>>> cause, and we’d love to see that number grow this year.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Prints are preferred (screen print, letterpress, linocut, woodcut,
>>>>>>> intaglio, lithography, mixed media, etc.) but other forms of work are
>>>>>>> happily accepted. Sizes of work ranging from 4” x 6” to 24" x 36" will be
>>>>>>> accepted, but please keep in mind our goal of keeping prices relatively low
>>>>>>> so more work will be purchased. Any artwork submitted will need to be hung
>>>>>>> easily on a wall at Indi Go, or placed on a pedestal in the gallery;
>>>>>>> unframed prints are preferred. If your work is heavy, three-dimensional, or
>>>>>>> requires any special care, please let us know in advance. Feel free to
>>>>>>> email us with any questions.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Here are some key dates to keep in mind:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Friday, July 26: Application deadline for Artists;  apply online at
>>>>>>> www.tandemcu.org
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 and 14: Drop off your artwork at
>>>>>>> Indi Go Gallery (time TBA)*
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Friday, August 16: Exhibit opening at Indi Go Gallery in downtown
>>>>>>> Champaign (time TBA)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wednesday, August 21: Exhibit closes
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *If you would prefer, you may also ship items to: Tandem, ℅ Joel
>>>>>>> and Molly, 905 W. Church St., Champaign, IL 61821. Any shipped items must
>>>>>>> arrive by August 7!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sound like fun? We hope so. If you’re interested, please take a
>>>>>>> minute and fill out this quick online application form<http://www.tandemcu.org/p/artist-application-form_3.html>.
>>>>>>> If you have any questions, drop us a line at info at tandemcu.org. And
>>>>>>> if you know anyone else who might be interested in participating, please
>>>>>>> pass this along.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks so much for your interest in Tandem, and we look forward to
>>>>>>> working with you on this project.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Joel Gillespie and Molly Poganski
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Organizers
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>  -Lisa
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Jeffrey Putney
>>>>>> Senior Software Engineer
>>>>>> Diagnostic Photonics
>>>>>> 217-766-6580
>>>>>>
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>> Diagnostic Photonics
>> 217-766-6580
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> --
> Jeffrey Putney
> Senior Software Engineer
> Diagnostic Photonics
> 217-766-6580
>

-- 
Jeffrey Putney
Senior Software Engineer
Diagnostic Photonics
217-766-6580
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