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My pick for turning of the week is Orb Ligneus by @Scott Gordon.
When I first saw it I had to know more about it.
Scott described it being “Inspired by the first wooden satellite sent into space.”
Google told me Lignosat began its 6 month mission in December 2024 when it was deployed outside the ISS.
When I next see the ISS in an early evening transit I’ll think of Lignosat and imagine Orb Ligneus trailing the ISS.
The turning features two excellently constructed ribbon spheres mounted on a curved frame attached to a granite base.
I’d like to see it in person so I could see how the inner sphere is held inside the larger one and observe it interactive features.
A video or GIF showing Orb Ligneus’s interactive sculpture aspect might be added to the thread.
The final selling point for me to choose Orb Ligneus was the tribute to David Springett’s ribbon construction process.
Great for me to see Scott keeping David’s legacy’s kept alive.
Scott shows off his imagination and skill giving us sculpture to enjoy and a meal for thought.
zebra wood in a sapele frame on a granite base approximately 13" x 10" x 10".
When I first saw it I had to know more about it.
Scott described it being “Inspired by the first wooden satellite sent into space.”
Google told me Lignosat began its 6 month mission in December 2024 when it was deployed outside the ISS.
When I next see the ISS in an early evening transit I’ll think of Lignosat and imagine Orb Ligneus trailing the ISS.
The turning features two excellently constructed ribbon spheres mounted on a curved frame attached to a granite base.
I’d like to see it in person so I could see how the inner sphere is held inside the larger one and observe it interactive features.
A video or GIF showing Orb Ligneus’s interactive sculpture aspect might be added to the thread.
The final selling point for me to choose Orb Ligneus was the tribute to David Springett’s ribbon construction process.
Great for me to see Scott keeping David’s legacy’s kept alive.
Scott shows off his imagination and skill giving us sculpture to enjoy and a meal for thought.
zebra wood in a sapele frame on a granite base approximately 13" x 10" x 10".
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