Documentation of The Zephyr Experiment by The League of Imaginary Scientists
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, March 2011
Concept, Animation, Software (Max/Jitter, Isadora)
The Zephyr Experiment invited gallery participants to explore different ways of floating and flying, combining aesthetics with aerodynamics
“A testing lab of experimental aircraft spans two levels, where visitor-built prototypes may be flown or floated. The Incredible Floating Dr. Schleidan instructs visitors to ‘operate with vigor’ a contraption that will levitate a League member. In combining the factual with the fanciful, The Zephyr Experiment opens up the rigorous process of scientific inquiry to artistic invention and playâ€
— Gallery Guide
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