Sparky the Giant Rideable Unicorn

Kinetic Art
Sparky the Giant Rideable Unicorn is an interactive, mobile art installation and rideable bike powered puppet with operable, articulated head & legs, that is covered with over 6000 LED lights. Participants can climb into the saddle and try it out!

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Doug Shire Maker Picture

Doug Shire

Doug Shire is an artist/engineer/musician and DJ from Ithaca, NY who makes large scale, interactive sculptural installations.

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Laurence Clarkberg Maker Picture

Laurence Clarkberg

Laurence Clarkberg is a co-founder of the Ithaca, NY 'Generator' maker space and Boxy Bikes electric bike shop, in addition to being a co-lead artist on large sculptural art installations with co-presenter Doug Shire.

Categories: Kinetic Art, Art & Design, Bicycles, Electric Vehicles, Fabrication

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What inspired you to make this project?
We wanted to make a highly interactive art exhibit that has a high 'WOW!' factor that made use of electric bicycles for locomotion.